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Zika virus and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are two public health threats that have dominated medical headlines over the past 12 months and caused major concerns for[...]
As we prepare for the New Year, we salute the past 12 months. During this time, the Mayo Clinic News Network team has brought a number[...]
Zika virus and antibiotic-resistant bacteria are among the top infectious disease concerns of health officials, says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group. Dr.[...]
Safe food handling and clean hands are important ways to avoid the spread of germs and bacteria this holiday season, and so is replacing your kitchen[...]
It is the time of year when holiday parties are in abundance, and so are germs and viruses. Use good party etiquette when it comes to coughs, colds or the[...]
Each day, 78 people in the U.S. die of opioid overdoses, and more than 1,000 are treated in emergency departments for opioid misuse, federal figures[...]
Have you had your annual influenza vaccination? If not, this National Influenza Vaccination Week may be the perfect time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[...]
Recently, the World Health Organization declared Zika virus a highly significant long-term problem rather than a global health emergency crisis. Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research[...]
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is a neurological condition affecting the nervous system. Epileptic seizures are caused by disturbances in the[...]
Stay healthy this Thanksgiving by ensuring your food is safe. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says the No. 1 thing you can do to prevent illness[...]
Take advantage of upcoming holiday gatherings to find out what medical conditions and traits are common among your family members. Having access to this vital information may reveal the history of[...]
A recent outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome in Saudi Arabia has public health officials monitoring the viral respiratory disease. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish[...]