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Vitamin D deficiency: Can it cause high blood pressure?
Too little vitamin D is bad for the bones, but what about the heart? Learn…
Continue ReadingVitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
Continue ReadingVitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much?
Understand the risks of taking high doses of this vitamin in supplement form.
Continue ReadingVitamin deficiency anemia
A lack of folate and vitamin B-12 can cause red blood cells to become too…
Continue ReadingVitamin E
Find out how this supplement might affect brain health and the possible risks of taking…
Continue ReadingVitamins and supplements for fatty liver disease (MASLD)
Certain vitamins and supplements may help manage MASLD, also called NAFLD or fatty liver disease.…
Continue ReadingVitamins for MS: Do supplements make a difference?
Can vitamin supplements improve MS symptoms?
Continue ReadingVitiligo
Learn more about this condition in which your skin loses pigment cells, resulting in very…
Continue ReadingVLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Like LDL cholesterol, this cholesterol is considered a type of "bad" cholesterol.
Continue ReadingVocal cord dysfunction: Is it a type of asthma?
Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma cause similar symptoms, but they're not the same. Find out…
Continue ReadingVocal cord paralysis
Find out more about this condition that happens when nerve signals that control the voice…
Continue ReadingVoice disorders
Learn more about the causes of common voice disorders, such as laryngitis and granuloma, and…
Continue ReadingVomiting blood
Vomiting blood can be a symptom of a number of serious conditions. Find out what…
Continue ReadingVon Willebrand disease
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of this inherited bleeding condition that…
Continue ReadingVulvar cancer
Learn about this rare cancer that forms on the skin that surrounds the urethra and…
Continue ReadingVulvar varicosities during pregnancy: What can you do?
Vulvar varicosities can cause discomfort during pregnancy. Understand what causes this form of varicose veins…
Continue ReadingVulvodynia
Learn about pain, burning and irritation of the vaginal area that doesn’t have a clear…
Continue ReadingWaldenstrom macroglobulinemia
Learn about this rare type of white blood cell cancer. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy,…
Continue ReadingWalking: Is it enough for weight loss?
Walking and a healthy diet can put you on the path to weight management.
Continue ReadingWalking: Make it count with activity trackers
If walking is your main form of physical activity, see how activity trackers can help…
Continue ReadingWalking pneumonia: What does it mean?
Walking pneumonia is a mild bacterial infection that resembles a cold. It usually does not…
Continue ReadingWalking: Trim your waistline, improve your health
Walking can be an ideal low-impact exercise. Get the most from your walking routine.
Continue ReadingWarfarin diet: What foods should I avoid?
Certain foods and drinks may affect how the blood thinner warfarin works. Know which foods…
Continue ReadingWarfarin side effects: Watch for interactions
This common treatment for blood clots may cause concerning side effects. Know which medicines interact…
Continue ReadingWarm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
Continue ReadingWater after meals: Does it disturb digestion?
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your digestive system on track.
Continue ReadingWater breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
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