Health & Wellness - August 2017 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits Massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past few years, I’ve noticed that, when I cough or sneeze, I sometimes leak a small amount of urine. Twice ...

Raspberries are usually bright red and painful, and, no — not the fruit. Raspberries, strawberries, road rash — whatever you call these scrapes — are ...

Slideshow: Identifying melanoma Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is often curable if you find it early. The exact cause of all melanomas ...

Dr. Amit Sood says, "The wider I open my eyes, the more light I can see." Dear friend, Vultures soar in the ...

This Mayo Clinic Q and A article originally published Sept. 10, 2016. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Six months ago, after becoming pregnant for the ...

As kids across the country head back into the classroom, now is the time to start easing them back into a normal sleep schedule. How ...

When you hear the term artificial intelligence (AI) you may think of robots replacing humans. AI is defined as a computer system that can do tasks ...

How can parents, caregivers and educators talk with children about racial turmoil and recent news events in the U.S.? Several Mayo Clinic experts say ...

On Aug. 21, weather permitting, a solar eclipse — when the moon blocks the sun — will be visible in North America. A total eclipse ...

Back-to-school physical exams are a good time to ask your child's doctor about screening for scoliosis. Two to 3 percent of the population is affected ...

Heartburn: Lifestyle and home remedies Heartburn is a burning pain in your chest, just behind your breastbone. The pain is often worse when lying down ...