Gastroenterology - August 2019 Archives

Yeast infections in menYeast infections in men are common. Candida, the fungus that causes yeast infections, normally is present on skin, especially moist skin. When ...

Think about the last time you ate. Were you hungry? Bored? Satisfying a craving? Learning to listen to your body's cues can be one of ...

Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSPet therapy: Animals as healersIs medicine going to the dogs? Yes, but in a good way. Pet therapy is gaining fans in ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Parents, siblings and children of people with celiac disease are at high risk of also having the disease, according to a Mayo ...

There is a widespread outbreak of hepatitis A in communities across the U.S. "Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that can cause infection and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had anal itching for some time. It’s an embarrassing topic that I’m reluctant to bring up with my doctor. Do you ...

Do you have family members who have been diagnosed with gastrointestinal, breast or ovarian cancer? According to a recent Mayo Clinic study, nearly 5% to 10% ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to take a stool softener daily to prevent constipation? What are the side effects of doing so long-term? ANSWER: ...