Health & Wellness - January 2021 Archives

Between the longer days of winter, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the political and social environments, many people are reporting increased stress, anxiety and depression, as well as ...

In a study published December 7, 2020, scientists at Mayo Clinic identify a new way liver cells break down fat. This study, published in the Proceedings of ...

The proliferating stem cell banking industry is built on a riveting concept: Preserve stem cells while they're most potent until they are needed later in ...

Public health officials continue to study and monitor variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that originated from the U.K., South Africa and Brazil. All three COVID-19 ...

Sleep provides the foundation for all daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. The amount of sleep people ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for families, as children and adults have had to face stressors and adapt to change. Distance learning and the ...

ROCHESTER, Minn., and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., ― Mayo Clinic and nference announced advancements in harnessing biomedical data on Thursday, Jan. 28. These advancements will accelerate innovative ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of two COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved for people ...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. When women are ...

Make sure you have accurate information and understand related terminology to better understand COVID-19 and the spread of the virus. Below is a glossary of ...

President Joe Biden says the U.S. soon will be able to vaccinate 1.5 million people daily for COVID-19, and he expects any person who wants ...

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. But survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to improvements in cancer screening ...