Health & Wellness - March 2013 Archives

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, close to 330,000 hip replacements are performed in the U.S. each year. Many replacements are done to ease the pain ...

Two dynamic lecturers highlighted March 2013 events on the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida supporting the "RACE: Are We So Different?" exhibit at Jacksonville's Museum ...

In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Glenn Smith tells us about attention deficit disorder in adults. To listen, click the link below. Adult ADD

JACKSONVILLE, Flórida — Mais de 30 milhões de americanos têm episódios de alergia nasal ou sinusite todos os anos. Sintomas vagos, tais como congestão ou ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the most common symptoms of diabetes? Is it true that changes in my eyesight could mean I’m developing diabetes?   ANSWER: People who have diabetes have too much sugar in their blood. Although you can’t know your level of blood sugar without a blood test, high blood sugar may cause symptoms that are noticeable. The most common symptoms of diabetes are frequently feeling thirsty, urinating often, losing weight, feeling tired and having sores that heal slowly. Blurred vision or a change in eyesight also can be symptoms of diabetes.  

Winter is far from over and it's never too late for reminders about how to properly handle snowblowers, especially in wet, heavy snow that can result in clogging ...

For children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the first large, population-based study has found that ADHD doesn’t go away and that psychiatric disorders can often develop when ...

  FEATURED TOPIC Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud Pollen levels increase in the spring — and for many people, so do allergy symptoms. Take these steps to get some relief. Highlights Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness Nonallergic rhinitis Muscle cramp Skin biopsy Sex therapy Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists Migraine medications and antidepressants: A risky mix? Artificial tears: How to select eyedrops for dry eyes Vaccines during pregnancy: Are they safe? Photodynamic therapy: An effective treatment for lung cancer? Pink eye: How long is it contagious? Healthy Recipes Minestrone soup Rhubarb pecan muffins Quiche Wild rice mushroom soup  

With eight national championships and more wins than any other NCAA basketball coach, former University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt is no stranger to standing ...

"MEDITATION IS LIKE HYPNOTIZING YOURSELF" This Saturday we'll discuss meditation with the director of research and practice in Complementary and Integrative Medicine at Mayo Clinic, Amit ...

Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome Focuses on Relieving the Symptoms March 1, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: Is restless legs syndrome hereditary? Is there ...

Treatment for Rib Fracture Limited, but First Rule out Other Underlying Injuries March 1, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband, 71, slipped on ...