Health & Wellness - March 2013 Archives

"DETECTING & REMOVING POLYPS GREATLY REDUCES RISK OF COLON CANCER" Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. Who is at risk? Are there ...

NorthShore University HealthSystem and Mayo Clinic researchers have partnered on a study that shows genetic and clinical evidence that therapies targeting the expression of alpha-synuclein — a ...

Here’s a common scenario for some new parents: You bring your baby home from the hospital and all the little bundle of joy does is cry...cry, cry, cry. Chances are he or she might have colic. Almost 25 percent of all babies get colic and it tends to strike in the late afternoon or evening. Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, John Bachman, M.D., says parents need to first realize it’s not their fault and that no one really knows what causes colic. The voiceover script for b-roll and sound bites with Dr. Backman are available in the downloads above B-roll cg: Courtesy Mayo Clinic Expert title for broadcast cg: Dr. John Backman, Mayo Clinic Primary Care

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to order prescription drugs from an online pharmacy? ANSWER: Ordering online can be convenient. But if you choose to go through an online pharmacy to fill your prescriptions, be careful. You need to make sure the pharmacy you use is credible and properly licensed. Keep in mind, too, that if you use an online pharmacy, it is still worthwhile to get to know your local pharmacist. That way, if questions or concerns come up, you have someone you trust that you can go to for reliable information.  There are about four billion prescriptions filled in the United States every year. Americans spend more than $300 billion a year on prescription drugs. Patients looking to save money may turn to online pharmacies, which offer to fill prescriptions at reduced costs. Many online pharmacies are legitimate. But, not all Web sites that offer prescription drugs can be trusted. Some are not pharmacies at all. With that in mind, it is very important that you take steps to help ensure your own safety when deciding to use an online pharmacy.   

A Mayo Clinic study has found if children avoid situations they find scary or frightening, they are more likely to end up having anxiety. The study is ...

  FEATURED TOPIC Slide show: The Mediterranean diet If you're looking for a healthy eating plan, try the Mediterranean diet. Highlights Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options Rheumatoid arthritis  Fatigue  Dumping syndrome Infidelity: Mending your marriage after an affair Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists Fat grams: How to track your dietary fat Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread? Whitening toothpaste: Does it whiten teeth? Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots? Body fat: What happens to lost fat? Healthy Recipes  Barbecue chicken pizza Creamy fruit dessert Philly steak sandwich Wacky chocolate cake

It turns out that a commonly used erectile dysfunction drug, sildenafil, does not help patients who have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. That's a ...

In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. John Atkinson outlines treatment options for spinal synovial cysts. To listen, click the link below. Treating Spinal Synovial ...

A Mayo Clinic study, Hybrid Cars and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Is It Safe?, has found that patients with implanted cardiac devices like pacemakers and defibrillators can safely ...

"ANXIETY IS THE MOST COMMON MENTAL ILLNESS IN AMERICA" This Saturday we'll be discussing Anxiety Disorders with Dr. Stephen Whiteside. Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. ...

In an audio news briefing today, Mayo Clinic and Rochester officials gave an overview on Destination Medical Center, a $5 billion economic development initiative to secure Minnesota's status as a global medical destination center now and in the future. Current projected benefits to Minnesota from Mayo Clinic and related DMC expansion over 20 years include: Total economic impact to Minnesota exceeding $45 billion, including $30 billion in direct spending. 35,000 to 45,000 new jobs in Minnesota, including 25,000 to 30,000 expansion-related positions in southeast Minnesota. 1,800–2,200 construction jobs per year. Most will be union/trades. $2.5 billion to $3 billion in additional tax revenue to the state of Minnesota from personal income, sales, other state taxes over the 20-year period; an additional $300 million in new local and other tax revenue. Full Audio DMC News Briefing 030813

SAN FRANCISCO, California — 7 de marzo de 2013.  Los participantes en un estudio para perder peso que recibieron incentivos económicos fueron más proclives a ...