Health & Wellness - January 2021 Archives

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when your thyroid produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base ...

Looking to get the facts about the new COVID-19 vaccines? Here's what you need to know about the different vaccines and the benefits of getting ...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been updated to include, for the first time, recommendations across the lifespan.  Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, says the dietary ...

HPV is the most common cause of cervical cancer. And during January, Cervical Health Awareness Month, women are encouraged to receive the HPV vaccine. They also are encouraged to ...

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. This ...

Joanne Garnett has harrowing memories of that life-changing day back in 1981. She was a 39-year-old land use planner living in Wyoming when she received ...

What causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome while others stay healthy? A major clue could be ...

Cuando en diciembre de 2019 Anissa Cottongim fue diagnosticada con leiomiosarcoma, un tipo de cáncer que afecta el tejido muscular liso del cuerpo, sabía que ...

January is National Blood Donor Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about blood types. There are four blood types: A, B, AB ...

Around the world, COVID-19 vaccinations are underway, but only in adults. Pfizer's vaccine has been authorized for ages 16 and up, while Moderna's vaccine is currently authorized for ages ...

If you have signs or symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it's important that you contact your health care provider right away for medical advice. ...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about cervical cancer. Early-stage cervical cancer generally produces no signs or ...