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Suicide and suicidal thoughts

Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate…

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Suicide grief

Follow these tips for coping with pain and grief after a loved one's suicide.

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Suicide: What to do when someone is thinking about suicide

Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talk with…

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Sulfa allergy: Which medicines should I avoid?

A Mayo Clinic expert discusses which medicines to avoid if you have a sulfa allergy.

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Sun allergy

Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this itchy rash that is an…

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Sun damage

See photos of common skin conditions that are caused by too much time in the…

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Sunburn

Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for…

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Sunburn: First aid

Learn how to give first aid and get relief from painful inflamed skin caused by…

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Sundowning: Late-day confusion

Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.

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Support groups: Make connections, get help

Support groups connect people facing some of the same challenges. Members share what has happened…

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Supraventricular tachycardia

SVT is a heart rhythm disorder that causes a very fast or erratic heartbeat. The…

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Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women

Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other…

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Suspicious breast lumps

Most of these growths aren't cancer, but you should still get them checked promptly.

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SVT ablation

Discover how cold or heat energy is used to correct fast and erratic heartbeats, such…

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Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?

Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?

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Sweating and body odor

Learn more about the causes, treatment and self-care of these natural and common skin conditions.…

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Swimmer's ear

The moisture from water left in the ear after swimming or bathing can lead to…

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Swimmer's itch

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects…

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Swollen knee

This condition can be caused by trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition.…

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Swollen lymph nodes

Infection from bacteria or viruses most often causes this condition.

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Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first

Are you pregnant? Tender breasts, nausea and fatigue are just a few early symptoms of…

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Synovial sarcoma

This rare type of cancer tends to occur near large joints, mainly the knee, in…

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Syphilis

Understand how this infectious disease spreads, what you can do to prevent it and how…

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Syringomyelia

The development of a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord can eventually damage the cord…

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Systemic mastocytosis

Too many mast cells can build up in skin, bone and organs. When triggered, the…

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T-cell lymphoma

Find out more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Tachycardia

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this heart rhythm disorder, which causes a…

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Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?

Tailbone pain can have many causes and treatments.

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Takayasu's arteritis

This rare disease that harms the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the…

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Tapering off opioids: When and how

Most people using opioid medicines need to stop as soon as possible to prevent serious…

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