In this issue: COVID-19 travel advice, ministroke vs. regular stroke, sleep apnea and caffeine, weight loss myths and more

Need to travel during COVID-19? Follow these tips for safely flying, driving and staying at hotels.

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Coronavirus travel advice Need to travel during COVID-19? Follow these tips for safely flying, driving and staying at hotels. Read more ›

COVID-19 resources and guidance from Mayo Clinic

Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate? Home cholesterol test kits can be as accurate as the test your doctor uses, but it can depend on how precisely you follow the directions for the test. Read more › Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities | Ad Choices Ministroke vs. regular stroke: What's the difference? The term "ministroke" typically refers to a transient ischemic attack. Read more › Central nervous system vascular malformations Central nervous system vascular malformations, such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and others, affect the blood vessels in your brain or spinal cord. Read more ›

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