Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is[...]
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, which account for about 70% of cases. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin,[...]
As the new year begins, many people are setting resolutions to eat healthier, stay active and manage their weight through dieting. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a[...]
Nearly half of all women who have had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer have been identified as having dense breasts. This makes it more[...]
It's officially 2025. A new year offers new beginnings and an opportunity to reset your eating habits after the holidays. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian,[...]
Pregnancy is a time of significant change for a woman's body. Hormones fluctuate, energy levels shift and new challenges arise. One such challenge that some[...]
If you are one of the millions of women identified as having dense breasts, your healthcare team may recommend supplemental or additional screening to check[...]
If you are planning a pregnancy or just found out you are pregnant, you likely have many questions. Dr. Summer Allen, a family physician at Mayo[...]
If you've been bit by a stomach bug lately, you're not alone. Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get[...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory infections like colds, flu and RSV are rising across the U.S. When you get sick, it’s helpful to understand[...]
Respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19, flu, strep throat and RSV, are common in the fall and winter. Because COVID-19, influenza and RSV symptoms can overlap, it's not always easy to[...]
It's the time of year when expectations are often high and, for some, so are stress levels. Stress can affect your body, mind and behavior. Recognizing symptoms can[...]