Health & Wellness - August 2017 Archives

After a flood, be cautious about handling food and medications that were exposed to flood or unsafe municipal water. They may be ...

Dr. Amit Sood says, "Can the grip of perfectionism be softened?" Dear friend, Our three-year-old likes to put everything on the carpet—books, cookies, straws, ...

As back-to-school routines fill calendars with homework and after-class activities, it may be tempting to skip family dinners. However, Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, ...

More than 14,000 women die annually from ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Ovarian cancer, the deadliest of the reproductive organ cancers, often ...

Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says injuries tend to spike after storms have passed as a result of cleanup activities. His ...

People often take their eyesight for granted. As people age, many will notice their vision change over time. There are preventive measures you can take ...

Contact lenses: What to know before you buy Tired of your glasses? Contact lenses might be the answer. The best type for you will depend ...

Four-year-old Knox Olafson was recently given the opportunity to run the bases at Target Field, thanks to Brighter Tomorrows. His trek around the bases stole ...

In the world of scientific research, a decade can go by without major findings on what’s known about a disease. But over the past ...

Many people don't think about heart disease as a childhood issue. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says a child's eating and exercise habits ...

Floodwater may be contaminated, but it’s unlikely that simple skin contact will make you sick — even if raw sewage is visible. However, swallowing ...

More than 14,000 women die annually from ovarian cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Ovarian cancer, the deadliest of the reproductive organ cancers, often ...