Health & Wellness - December 2019 Archives

A list of seven surfaces that harbor a staggering number of germs is a great reminder to protect yourself by taking one important step over ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is binge eating disorder? I’ve heard of anorexia and bulimia. But I’d never heard binge eating described as a disorder until ...

Sandra Murphy-Pak has been an artist and performer her whole life. But then the Gainesville, Florida, mother of three was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, ...

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, and can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. Pneumonia can ...

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

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSHeart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart diseaseA diet that's high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol can lead to heart disease. ...

Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your ...

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 12/28/19 On an encore Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon, explains how advances in surgical techniques are ...

January can be a tough month for blood banks. Donations are often down because of holiday vacations, bad weather, and people sick with cold and ...

Many people turn to the web when symptoms arise or they want more information on health-related issues. Mayoclinic.org continues to be among the most trusted ...

In an encore presentation of a Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon, explains how advances in surgical techniques are improving ...

Never know what to say at New Year’s Eve parties? The Advancing the Science blog is here to help with this top-10 recap of our ...