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  1. Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt

    Jul 12, 2024 · Soothe a sore throat. If you have a sore throat , using a saltwater gargle can relieve it for a while. Put 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt in an 8-ounce glass of warm water.

  2. Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role? - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 2, 2022 · Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.

  3. Zinc for colds: The final word? - Mayo Clinic

    5 days ago · Will taking zinc for colds make my colds go away faster? Answer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. There is no guarantee that zinc will help you feel better faster. In some studies, zinc did nothing to shorten how long people with colds felt bad. In other studies, zinc may have shortened symptoms by a few ...

  4. Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix

    Nov 4, 2022 · Yet many herbal supplements may interact with heart disease medicines. For instance, many herbal supplements that are used often interact with the blood thinner warfarin (Jantoven).

  5. St. John's wort - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 21, 2025 · St. John's wort, also called Hypericum perforatum, is a flowering shrub native to Europe. St. John's wort gets its name because it often blooms on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist.

  6. Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    May 24, 2023 · The science isn't clear on alternative cold remedies such as vitamin C, echinacea and zinc. Because studies of alternative cold remedies in children are limited, these remedies are most often not recommended for use in children. Here's an update on some popular choices: Vitamin C. Taking vitamin C is unlikely to prevent the common cold.

  7. Norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate (oral route)

    Apr 1, 2025 · Description. Norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy.

  8. Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis FAQs. Neurologist Oliver Tobin, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Ph.D., answers the most frequently asked questions about multiple sclerosis.

  9. Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid? - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 15, 2018 · Results from multiple studies indicate that valerian — a tall, flowering grassland plant — may reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and help you sleep better.

  10. Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective? - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 27, 2024 · Here's what we know — and don't know — about some herbal supplements: Kava. Some people use kava as a short-term treatment for anxiety.

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