Health & Wellness - August 2022 Archives

ROCHESTER, Minn., and ROCKVILLE, Md. — Mayo Clinic, Hibiscus BioVentures (Hibiscus) and Innoforce announce the launch of Mayflower BioVentures, a cell and gene therapy accelerator ...

When kids get sick, most of the time, viruses or bacteria cause their infections. While viral and bacterial infections can have similar symptoms, such as ...

Not quite sure what a menstrual cup is or how it works? You're not alone. Menstrual cups have been around since the early 1930s, but ...

In some parts of U.S., school has already begun, and over the next several weeks, almost all children will be back in the classroom after ...

As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, ...

While many modern-day ailments can be linked to unhealthy lifestyle choices, changing those choices can be a challenge. It may seem overwhelming or useless to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that ...

Over one-third of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder don't respond sufficiently to specific antidepressant treatments. As a result, often patients need to try different options until they find ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend told me that she is fasting to lose weight. I've tried many diets over the years without much success, so I'm ...

More people working from home these days often means more hours looking at computer screens and mobile devices. And eye experts at Mayo Clinic say that ...

Getting ready for a new school year can be exciting for children, parents and caregivers. But it also can be stressful and scary. Whether kids ...

More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that ...