Mayo Clinic Radio: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Multiple sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and...
View ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: Mayo Clinic Radio
Multiple sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and...
View Article#MayoClinicRadio Podcast: 3/4/17
Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 3/4/17 Multiple sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system. March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and, on the...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Q and A: Risk of heart disease associated with NSAIDs
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that taking prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can increase my risk of heart disease? How much is too much, and should I be concerned...
View ArticleSome pain medicines may increase heart attack risk after surgery
There's more research pointing to an increased risk of heart attack when taking over-the-counter pain medications, especially in the first week after surgery. In a McGill University study published...
View ArticleNSAIDS and heart disease: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
They're common over-the-counter pain medications that are used millions of times. But on this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad explains why caution should be used when taking...
View ArticleConsumer Health: Is your snoring just a nuisance or a sign of something serious?
Obstructive sleep apnea Simple nighttime snoring may signal something serious: obstructive sleep apnea. This type of apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: What are NSAIDs?
When searching for over-the-counter pain relief, you've probably taken an NSAID medication, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. But what kind of pain does an NSAID treat best and are there risks of side...
View ArticleChronic pain and medication decisions
Chronic pain can limit your quality of life and lead to additional health problems. Finding treatment is important, as is balancing pain relief with your safety. Like any long-term health problem,...
View ArticleConsumer Health: Heart disease in women — understanding the symptoms and risk...
Heart disease in women Although heart disease often may be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the U.S. But some heart disease...
View ArticleScience Saturday: Opioids provide low evidence of pain relief for migraine
Evidence that opioids provide pain relief for migraine headaches is low or insufficient, a large Mayo Clinic meta-analysis published recently in JAMA has found. However, some newer therapies, along...
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