Health & Wellness - January 2013 Archives

Mayo Clinic is announcing Destination Medical Center (DMC), a $5 billion economic development initiative to secure Minnesota’s status as a global medical destination center now ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are wrinkle treatments like dermabrasion and chemical peels safe? Do they actually work?    ANSWER: Chemical peels and dermabrasion work by removing layers of skin. The skin that grows back is often smoother, with fewer wrinkles and less discoloration. Chemical peels and dermabrasion can cause side effects. In general, however, when performed by experienced and knowledgeable providers, they are safe.   Your skin has three layers. The outer coating is the epidermis. Its main purpose is to serve as waterproofing for your skin. On your face, this skin layer is very thin. The second layer, called the dermis, is thicker. The connective tissue and collagen that gives skin its strength is located in the dermis. The third and deepest layer of skin, known as the subcutaneous layer, contains fatty tissue, muscles and blood vessels.   Chemical peels involve putting acid on the skin. The goal is to cause a controlled first- or second-degree burn that makes the skin peel. When the old skin comes off, new tissue forms that is tighter and smoother.  

A hand washing demo with glow-in-the-dark germs is available in the downloads. The flu bug continues to spread across the country and unfortunately this ...

FEATURED TOPIC Flu symptoms: Self-care for the flu — Flu symptoms can make you feel awful, but if you're basically healthy and you're not pregnant, take care of yourself at home rather than going to your doctor. Highlights  Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results?  Video: CT scan  Slide show: Sleeping positions that reduce back pain  Gene therapy  Mental illness in children: Know the signs Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists  Tumor vs. cyst: What's the difference?  Junk food blues: Are depression and diet related?  Energy drinks: Do they really boost energy?  Walking poles: Good for brisk walking?  Adult acne: Can natural hormone treatments help? Healthy Recipes   Baked macaroni  Pork chops with black currant jam sauce  Braised celery root  Best honey whole wheat bread  

  Mayo Clinic has partnered with the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) and the Jacksonville Civic Council to bring the “RACE: Are We So Different?” exhibit to ...

Amalgam is a Safe and Durable Choice for Fillings January 25, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it safe to have silver (amalgam) fillings, ...

According to a Mayo Clinic study, cardiac disease is associated with an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment like difficulty with language, thinking and judgment ...

"EATING GRAPEFRUIT REALLY DOES BURN FAT." As Americans try to combat the obesity epidemic, more and more are turning to gastric bypass surgery. We’ll speak with ...

Mayo Clinic welcomes Salus, based in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network in Puerto Rico and the ...

The “July Effect” -- the notion that the influx of new residents and fellows at teaching hospitals each July makes that the worse time of ...

Mayo Clinic has been designated a Regional Tuberculosis Training and Medical Consultation Center by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It will be ...