Health & Wellness - March 2021 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently had a physical, which included a check of my PSA level. The doctor said my PSA level is elevated, as it ...

The COVID-19 virus mutates and replicates when people let down their guard and don't follow safety protocols, such as practicing social distancing and wearing a ...

Preventive health care helps you maintain your health. Screenings are important to avoid future health problems or catch them early when they are easier to ...

World TB Day will be observed March 24, which makes this a good time to learn more about tuberculosis, or TB. TB is a potentially serious ...

El 24 de marzo es el Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis ROCHESTER, Minnesota: La lucha mundial contra la tuberculosis ahora cuenta con algunos instrumentos poderosos. La ...

Mayo Clinic stands united in opposing acts of discrimination, harassment and violence against people of the Asian community. The recent tragic shootings in Atlanta and ...

Children and adults with congenital heart disease need complex, multifaceted care for continued survival and quality of life.  "These heart defects may be silent when a ...

March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the heart health benefits of eating nuts. Eating nuts can improve ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted more than a year, but hope is here in the form of multiple safe and effective vaccines authorized for emergency use. Millions ...

Friday, March 19, is match day across the U.S., including Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine fourth-year students in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota, who will ...

Cracked heels, also known as fissures, can be a nuisance and even bleed sometimes, but can occasionally lead to more serious problems if left untreated. ...

The COVID-19 virus spreads through respiratory droplets. This means treating patients who have diseases or injuries involving the ears, nose or throat, or the head ...