My neighbor had a stroke and received a “clot buster” medication. Then, I found out my uncle had a surgery after a stroke.

Q: How can I be expected to trust the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine when it was developed so rapidly? A: We hear this question frequently, and we can understand how it may seem like the development ...

A: “There is more information on the internet than anyone can digest,” says Melanie Swift, M.D., a preventive medicine physician at Mayo Clinic. “It can be difficult to know what to believe. Depending ...

A: Very good question, and to some degree it is not a right and wrong kind of approach. There are a lot of factors that go into making that decision. One of the driving forces at the end of the day of ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My sister, who is 56, recently was diagnosed with early-stage endometrial cancer. I’m wondering if this kind of cancer runs in families. Could I be at risk for it, too? Are there ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Medical marijuana is now legal in the state where I live. What conditions can it be used for and how effective is it? Do people who use medical marijuana need to be concerned about ...

Q: I’m pregnant, and I’ve heard that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is dangerous for the baby. Should I wait to get it until after I deliver? A: Actually, getting the vaccine during pregnancy is ...