Health & Wellness - February 2013 Archives

According to a Mayo Clinic Cancer Center study a molecule already implicated in a number of cellular functions can suppress the growth of tumors in the liver.  Mayo ...

Did you know that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? Following simple, daily tips can make us healthier. Please join experts from Mayo Clinic, ...

  Response to President’s State of the Union Address Statement from John Noseworthy, M.D., Mayo Clinic President and CEO       “We at Mayo Clinic appreciate the President emphasizing jobs ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC:Can probiotics really help prevent a cold? What about vitamin C?   ANSWER: When you’re trying to keep a cold at bay, there’s no shortage of self-help suggestions out there. The two you mention — probiotics and vitamin C — are common ideas. Evidence does exist that shows probiotics can help boost your immune system and may ward off some colds. With vitamin C, there is more hype than reality. There’s no clear evidence vitamin C makes a difference, and taking too much vitamin C could lead to some gastrointestinal side effects.   The common cold is caused by a virus that infects your nose and throat. The infection leads to the runny nose, sore throat, congestion, watery eyes, sneezing and other familiar symptoms people often experience with a cold. More than 100 different viruses can cause a common cold. That explains why the signs and symptoms can vary a bit from one cold to the next.  

FEATURED TOPIC Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors — All women face the threat of heart disease. Discover how to protect your heart.    Highlights  Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever  Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment  Egg allergy  Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits  Heart disease risk calculator Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists  Managing diabetes: Looking beyond carbs  Grapefruit juice: Beware of dangerous medication interactions  Normal stress or adjustment disorder?  Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?  Flu vaccine: Safe for people with egg allergy? Healthy Recipes   Pork medallions with five-spice powder Brown rice pilaf  Sichuan broccoli and cauliflower  Warm chocolate souffles

Our program featured a conversation with Dr. Rekha Mankad to discuss heart health. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for ...

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 ...

  "VICODIN IS AMERICA'S GREATEST PUBLIC HEALTH RISK" This Saturday’s program is about addictions. Dr. Jon Ebbert will discuss prescription medications, nicotine dependence, e-cigarettes, nicotine lozenges and medicinal ...

Probiotics May Be Effective in Preventing the Common Cold February 8, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: Can probiotics really help prevent a cold? What about ...

Whether you're a black-diamond skier or a novice on the bunny slope, your day can be spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day.  End-of-the-day tweaks and spills are more common than you’d think, says Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Ed Laskowski, M.D.  Muscle fatigue at the end of the day can lead to sloppy technique and injuries such as a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, which can require surgery and intensive rehabilitation. Dr. Laskowski, a former elite skier who turned his career to medicine, says that recreational skiers can take steps to optimize their protection from injury. (Read more below) Skiing b-roll and sound bites with Dr. Laskowski are in the downloads above Expert title for broadcast cg: Dr. Edward Laskowski, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine MANDATORY CREDIT FOR B-ROLL: Courtesy: Squaw Valley, USA/Tahoe-TV To schedule an interview with Dr. Laskowski contact: Bryan Anderson (507) 284-5005  newsbureau@mayo.edu

Postmenopausal women may be at an increased risk for areas of brain damage, leading to memory problems and possibly increased risk of stroke, because of the ...

A large number of hospitalized patients often develop acute kidney injury (AKI) even if they have no prior kidney-related illnesses. This is one of the most ...