Health & Wellness - December 2018 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Jet lag disorder If you have travel plans in the new year, whether for work or play, don't let jet lag get ...

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health care, food production and security, and life expectancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones ...

Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year's resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following ...

A 2018 study found that nearly half of cancer deaths are caused by smoking, poor diet and other unhealthy behaviors. This study, which was published by the American ...

Neuroscientist Tania Gendron, Ph.D. was in her lab on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus when she received a phone call. On the line was a neurologist saying a ...

When is a hangover an emergency? A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. However ...

Treating salivary gland cancer  If you're diagnosed with salivary gland cancer, your health care provider will determine the extent, or stage, of your cancer. Treatment ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother is 78, and over the past two weeks, she has become really confused off and on. Before this, she seemed fine, ...

Perfect for a New Year's Eve gathering! Prepare this appetizer the day before guests arrive. Keep wrapped in the fridge until ready to bake. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have recently found that sex is becoming quite uncomfortable. I am assuming this is because I’m ...

A 2018 study found that nearly half of cancer deaths are caused by smoking, poor diet and other unhealthy behaviors. This study, which was published by the ...