Health & Wellness - December 2016 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am finally ready to quit smoking for good. Is it better to quit smoking abruptly or gradually taper off tobacco use? ...

What some people commonly refer to as stomach flu is also known as viral gastroenteritis. It's an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal ...

As we prepare for the New Year, we salute the past 12 months. During this time, the Mayo Clinic News Network team has brought a number ...

A seasonal wish for cancer survivors: Celebrate life Here are some things to keep in mind during the holidays, including how to simplify, live in ...

Dr. Amit Sood says, "Try not emptying the mind; instead, fill it with kinder, happier, fewer thoughts." Dear friend, My eyes are designed ...

This is a light, refreshing dessert. As it bakes, a cake layer will form on the top with a creamy pudding layer underneath. The recipe makes ...

Respondents to the latest Mayo Clinic National Health Check-Up survey say America has a weight problem, but only about half say there’s progress being made ...

On this encore presentation of Mayo Clinic Radio, two previously aired segments will be revisited on the program. First, women's health expert Dr. Stephanie Faubion will explain genitourinary ...

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent ...

Although heart disease may often be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of death for both ...

Consistent with Mayo Clinic’s historic commitment of service to our government, John Noseworthy, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO, accepted the invitation from President-Elect Donald ...

Principles of healthy eating Are you thinking about New Year's resolutions to help you get healthier in 2017? Is a change in your diet on ...