Health & Wellness - January 2011 Archives

Healthy Lifestyle Choices the Best Way to Minimize Cancer Risk January 28, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I have read various studies that suggest ...

Seek Immediate Treatment at First Signs of Stroke January 28, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: My mother has been told she's at an increased ...

Determine Risk of Developing Blood Clots Before Discontinuing Blood-thinning Medication June 24, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I've had two blood clots in two ...

With Prompt Treatment, Hemochromatosis Can Usually Be Managed Effectively January 21, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I was diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis a year ...

Annual Complete Blood Count an Important Step in Assessing Health January 21, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: At my annual physical, my doctor recommended ...

January 14, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I suffer from atrial fibrillation. Are my chances of getting a heart attack higher? Answer: Your risk of a heart attack is not ...

Difficulties with Memory and Thinking May Develop in Some People with Parkinson's January 7, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: Does Parkinson's disease affect memory ...

When your muscles are tight, it can be hard to do lots of things.  As we hear in this episode of Medical Edge Radio, that ...

January 7, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I am a 40-year-old male recently diagnosed with gynecomastia. Am I at greater risk for breast cancer? Answer: Gynecomastia — enlarged male breast ...