Cardiovascular - October 2020 Archives

ROCHESTER, Minn. ― The opioid epidemic in the U.S. is becoming a bigger problem medically, socially and financially, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it ...

If you have heart disease, a flu shot can reduce your risk of dangerous flu complications. Learn the benefits of a flu shot and when ...

Asthma and acid reflux often occur together. It isn't clear why, or whether one causes the other. But we do know that acid reflux can ...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for heart disease and other major health issues. A recent JAMA study shows a large ...

As cases of COVID-19 rise in many areas of the U.S., it's important for people to have up-to-date information to protect themselves and their loved ...

Occasional heartburn is common for most people. They can manage the discomfort by taking medications, regulating the types of food they eat and making other ...

Running is a great cardiovascular activity and one that has definite health advantages. For people who enjoy running, training, and completing a marathon or road ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently had an annual well check with my primary care doctor and was told I have high cholesterol. I know it runs ...

Red meat consumption has long been associated with increased risk of diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. A recent study suggests that meat may ...

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disease was recognized as a respiratory virus. Research is showing that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is causing ...

Structural heart disease is a problem with the tissues or valves of the heart. On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Peter Pollak, director of Structural ...