
The types of cancer that occur in children often are different from those in adults. Childhood cancers usually are not linked to lifestyle or environmental ...
In conjunction with the first day of fall in mid-September, Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed to raise awareness about injuries ...
World Suicide Prevention Day will be observed Sunday, Sept. 10, which makes this a good time to take a closer look at teens and suicide. Suicidal ...
Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall. These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to ...
With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists India as the top country for measles outbreaks, with more than 57,500 reported cases. In the U.S., ...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for pregnant women to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in infants. Abrysvo, is ...
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the ...
Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face ...
It's back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms ...
For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some families, though, returning to school also means unpleasant, unwelcome guests: ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about ...
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