Health & Wellness - January 2021 Archives

Naloxone is a potentially lifesaving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid medicine. It can be easily administered to those who overdose. ...

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature ...

Being overweight isn't just a cosmetic concern. Obesity is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart ...

The human body has two adrenal glands, one atop each kidney as illustrated in the drawing above. These tiny organs produce hormones that help the ...

Nothing can cure a cold. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable. Here's a look at some ...

January is National Blood Donor Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about blood donation. Each year, millions of people need a ...

As two new COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, patients with cancer and cancer survivors may wonder if it's safe to be vaccinated. "Because cancer patients ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed medical research and patient care to new levels. High-volume testing for COVID-19, researching convalescent plasma and monitoring patients at home ...

If you are unsure about whether you'll be vaccinated for COVID-19, you are not alone. It's natural to have reservations about something so new. Dr. Ivan ...

Note: This information was written by the Mayo Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Work Group.  Mayo Clinic continues to follow federal and state guidelines in distributing the COVID-19 ...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about detecting cervical cancer. A Pap smear, also called a ...

MANKATO, Minn. ― Mayo Clinic Health System is resuming operations at five area clinics that had been closed for several weeks to reallocate staff to ...