Mayo Clinic Minute: What causes hiccups?
Oct 5, 2018 · Faking hiccups – including the "hic" sound – is pretty easy. Getting rid of the real ones can be difficult. "It’s all an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, followed by closure of the vocal cords …
How Do I Tell the Difference Between Bile Reflux and Acid Reflux?
August 5, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: What is the difference between bile reflux and acid reflux? Answer: Bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus. Acid reflux …
Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes ...
Jun 21, 2022 · ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in …
Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy
Sep 18, 2024 · Mayo Clinic research discovers stem cells grown in microgravity in space have unique qualities that could improve clinical care.
A Heart Murmur Can be Innocent or Serious
Feb 10, 2015 · Lubb-dupp. Lubb-dupp. Those words are often used to describe the sound of a heartbeat. That steady, regular sound is made by heart valves, opening and closing as blood …
Hormone therapy: Four things a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist ...
May 2, 2024 · Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a powerful tool for managing menopausal symptoms. It's not for everyone. Learn more.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute?
Sep 19, 2023 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently …
Learn about coronary angioplasty and stents - Mayo Clinic News …
Oct 2, 2019 · Coronary stents are placed during a procedure called coronary angioplasty (AN-jee-o-plas-tee), also called percutaneous coronary intervention, which is a procedure used to open clogged …
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Oct 9, 2019 · Falls put you at risk of serious injury. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications …
Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare ...
Feb 28, 2024 · Fueled by strong performance in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare.