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  1. High-protein diets: Are they safe? - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 25, 2025 · In general, high-protein diets help with short-term weight loss by making you feel fuller. But if you follow a high-protein diet for a long time, there are some health issues that may come up. …

  2. C-reactive protein test - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 23, 2025 · C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver. The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body. A simple blood test can check your C-reactive …

  3. How do different types of COVID-19 vaccines work? - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 21, 2025 · COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of getting sick, seriously ill or dying from the disease. But how do the different types of COVID-19 vaccines work? Each COVID-19 vaccine causes the …

  4. Protein shakes: Good for weight loss? - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 27, 2025 · Makers of protein shakes may say that their products help lower body fat or promote weight loss. But protein shakes aren't a magic way to lose weight. Some studies find that consuming …

  5. Protein in urine (proteinuria) Causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 14, 2022 · Protein in urine — also called proteinuria (pro-tee-NU-ree-uh) — is an excess of bloodborne proteins in urine. Protein is one of the substances measured in a lab test to analyze the …

  6. Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein? - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 17, 2024 · The answer depends on what type of vegetarian you are. It also depends on your level of kidney function and how much you need to limit nutrients such as protein, phosphorus and …

  7. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)

    Dec 20, 2024 · Overview Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a condition in which an atypical protein is found in the blood. The protein is called monoclonal protein or M …

  8. HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it? - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 9, 2024 · HER2-positive breast cancer is a breast cancer that tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). This protein promotes the growth of cancer cells.

  9. Kidney diet (renal diet) - Mayo Clinic

    If you have chronic kidney disease or limited kidney function, your health care provider may suggest a kidney diet (renal diet). Foods in a kidney diet have lower amounts of sodium, protein, potassium, or …

  10. Hemoglobin test - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 12, 2024 · Overview A hemoglobin test is a blood test. It measures the amount of a protein in red blood cells called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the body's organs and tissues when …