Health & Wellness - December 2020 Archives

Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is ...

The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved the first of several COVID-19 vaccines developed in response to the ...

3D printing can provide an exact replica of a body part. But the printing process is not building or molding the model in traditional ways. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our son has pectus excavatum, and although he always struggled some to keep up with his friends, he has been involved in athletics ...

"The COVID-19 pandemic has made this a trying year for everyone. But there is good news to report," says Amy W. Williams, M.D., Executive Dean ...

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system, including your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza is commonly called the flu, but it's not the ...

Many illnesses, including pneumonia, meningitis and diarrhea, can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. In some cases, it may be difficult to determine which is causing your symptoms. ...

Have you ever heard a lame joke but see everyone else is laughing so you find yourself giggling along? Or lean into a conversation when ...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to their health care provider or miss work, and it is a leading cause ...

Many patients with unsolved medical mysteries often undergo genetic testing, but the tests do not always provide a conclusive diagnosis. The term "diagnostic odyssey" describes ...

Like many parts of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical education has had to adjust to necessary restrictions on in-person training, meetings and classes. While ...

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be scary and difficult. Patients often have many questions about treatment options and how the disease will change their ...