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Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses glucose, also called your blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the...

Our expert endocrinology team treats a variety of thyroid conditions: Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid cancer Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when yo...

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most com...

Pharmacogenomic testing can be performed by providing a small sample of blood or saliva, or collecting a cheek swab for lab testing. Some tests require the sample to be collected at one of our locatio...

The cost of pharmacogenomic testing varies depending on the tests ordered. Some insurance companies may cover pharmacogenomic testing, depending on your policy and reasons for testing. We recommend yo...

Verified insurance coverage Mayo Clinic Health System will work with your insurer on coverage for care provided. Inpatient and outpatient insurance co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles may apply....

When first using a hearing aid, keep these things in mind: Hearing aids won't return your hearing to normal. Hearing aids can't restore normal hearing, but they can improve your hearing by amplifying ...

Hearing aids vary in price, size, special features and the way they are placed in your ear. Hearing aids are continually made smaller to meet popular demand for not being noticeable. However, the smal...

Learn more about hearing and balance: American Academy of Audiology American Speech Language Hearing Association American Tinnitus Association Mayo Clinic U.S. Food and Drug Admin...

Newborns often have a hearing screening shortly after birth to test their sensory responses. If additional screening is noted, your provider will refer your child to have a more in-depth newborn heari...