Health & Wellness - March 2016 Archives

The spread of yellow fever, which kills an estimated 60,000 people a year, has global health officials concerned. The World Health Organization says the first imported case ...

A new study suggests that women with endometriosis, a painful gynecologic disease, may be at higher risk for coronary heart disease. Mayo Clinic reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Gaurang Daftary says ...

Women who eat a Mediterranean diet are slightly less likely to fracture a hip, according to a new study. Researchers examined whether diet quality ...

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of people age 65 and older will almost double over the next 35 years. That increase is ...

Mayo Clinic will host an interactive webinar on the impact and importance of a comprehensive training program for hockey athletes, on Thursday, March 31 at noon CDT. Michael ...

Greg McFarlane and his brother, Wain, have always shared a special bond. Together with their brothers Julian and Micah, the siblings founded the reggae ...

A childhood obesity epidemic exists in the U.S. Mayo Clinic experts say 1 out of every 3 kids is overweight or obese, and that can increase ...

There’s something lurking at the bottom of your makeup bag, and it’s not pretty. According to Mary Duh, physician assistant, Dermatology, Mayo Clinic Health System, old and ...

Have you had a physical lately, or do you plan to schedule an exam this year? The National Institutes of Health recommends all adults should visit their ...

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of people age 65 and older will almost double in the next 35 years. That increase is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am determined to get fit and lose weight this year. I’ve recently heard a lot about interval training. What is ...

The three-time WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx will play a preseason game in Rochester's Taylor Arena on Sunday, May 8.  The announcement was made at today's news conference featuring ...