Health & Wellness - December 2012 Archives

"GOUT IS A FORM OF ARTHRITIS WHICH AFFECTS ONLY MEN." This week's radio ...

Melanoma is an often deadly skin cancer.  In this episode of Medical Edge Radio, Mayo Clinic Dr. Svetomir Markovic tells us, melanoma can show up ...

A new study confirms that a patient’s ability to metabolize the breast cancer drug tamoxifen affects the outcome of her treatment. Researchers at the Mayo ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that heart attacks are more common around the holidays? If so, why is that? What can people do to lower their risk?   ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, changes in diet and disrupted schedules. Fortunately, many self-care steps can help keep your heart healthy.  One of the biggest challenges this time of year is healthy eating. For people with heart problems, choosing a heart-healthy diet amid an abundance of holiday foods can be daunting. But not straying too far from your normal diet is important.  

Featured Topic Flu symptoms self-assessment: Do you have the flu?  Answer these flu symptoms questions to find out whether you may have the flu. Highlights  Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk Job burnout: How to spot it and take action Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks Multiple sclerosis Erectile dysfunction: Viagra and other oral medications Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists  Flu and pregnancy: Is antiviral medication safe? Marijuana and depression: What's the link? Lipovarin: An effective weight-loss supplement? Baby brain: Does it exist? Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism? Healthy Recipes     Smoked trout spread  Spinach dip with mushrooms Sweet and spicy snack mix Chickpea hummus

"ALL WOMEN HAVE A 1-IN-8 CHANCE OF GETTING BREAST CANCER."  Find out the ...

Before Hip Replacement, Consider All Options for Treating Hip Arthritis December 21, 2012 Dear Mayo Clinic: I have severe arthritis in my hip ...

Shoveling snow can provide good exercise when done correctly but can prove harmful if people try to take on more than they can handle or ...

They may seem harmless, but in this episode of Medical Edge Radio, Mayo Clinic Dr. Yvonne Romero explains some risks associated with antacids. To listen, click ...

With more than a half million U.S. children playing hockey, there's a renewed effort to keep them from getting hurt. As the young players careen toward ...

JACKSONVILLE, Flórida — Uma equipe de pesquisa liderada por cientistas da Clínica Mayo de Jacksonville, Flórida, decodificou inteiramente o processo que regula o vazamento de ...

The 18 tender points associated with fibromyalgia occur in symmetrical pairs from the back of your head to your inner ...