Health & Wellness - March 2018 Archives

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are closer to answering the question, why does one colon polyp transform to cancer while another seemingly identical polyp does ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best way to eliminate insomnia? For almost a year, I’ve had trouble getting much sleep. I've tried over-the-counter medications, ...

Cold or allergy: Which is it? If you tend to get colds that develop suddenly and occur at the same time every year, it's possible ...

What is a Pap smear?  A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. A Pap ...

Whether it's from a sawing accident, a car crash or a gunshot wound, when blood starts pouring, saving a life starts with stopping the bleeding. ...

Your skin is not only the biggest organ in your body, it’s also the most visible. Dermatology focuses on problems with skin, hair and nails. Conditions ...

Here's a time-saving meal plan: Intentionally plan for leftovers. When you cook for two meals at once, you save time. Plus, you save the work of ...

The birth control pill is surrounded by misinformation. Get the facts on common concerns and questions about taking the pill. If you take the ...

More than 38 million Americans suffer from migraine. It is the sixth most disabling neurologic disease globally, according to the World Health Organization. Yet, migraine often ...

While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it’s important to consider the effects napping ...

Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. Some people, including African-Americans, Native Americans and Asian-Americans, are at higher risk of developing chronic kidney ...

Every year approximately 50,000 Americans die from colorectal cancer. A month-long Mayo Clinic social media campaign aims to help change that. For ...