Health & Wellness - May 2013 Archives

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — 29 de mayo de 2013.  Dorylee Baez-Nieves vive sin miedos. Ya sea volando por el dosel de un bosque en tirolesa (zip ...

Blood offers promise as a way to detect Alzheimer's disease at its earliest onset. Mayo Clinic researchers say they envision a test that would detect distinct ...

Devices snaked into the brain artery of a patient experiencing a stroke should primarily be used within a clinical trial setting. Vascular neurologists at Mayo Clinic ...

This is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 130,000 Americans each year — that’s 1 of every ...

Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulation problem in which reduced blood flow can lead to complications that jeopardize the limbs, possibly even requiring amputation. ...

Mayo Clinic is expanding its sports medicine practice to meet the growing regional, national and international demand for its expertise. Edward Laskowski, M.D., co-director of the Mayo Clinic ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had hyperthyroidism for just over one year, and medication does not seem to keep it in check. I do not want to have my thyroid removed. But I’m nervous about radioactive iodine treatment, which is what was recommended. Is it safe? What are the risks? ANSWER: Radioactive iodine is a safe, proven and effective treatment for hyperthyroidism. It is not the best choice for everyone, however. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of all the available treatment options. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. This gland produces hormones that affect every cell in your body. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid makes too much of the hormone thyroxine. This disorder can cause weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness and irritability.

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Oral health: A window to your overall health Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health. Here's why. Expert Answers When to brush your teeth Oral health: Brush up on dental care basics Video: What happens during obstructive sleep apnea? Heart attack Dust mite allergy HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Organic foods: What the labels mean If you're interested in buying organic food products, make sure you understand the labels and what they mean: 100 percent organic. This means the product is completely organic or made of all organic ingredients. These may carry a small U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic seal. Organic. This means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are organically produced. These products can also carry the USDA seal. Made with organic ingredients. This means that the food product contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients. These can't carry the USDA seal.

On Saturday, June 1, Mayo Clinic geriatrician Paul Takahashi, M.D., discusses “Living to be 100.”  As baby boomers grow older and health issues increase, is it possible to age gracefully? ...

Despite Claims, Synthetic Growth Hormone Not Effective as Anti-aging Treatment May 3, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: My sister goes to an anti-aging specialist ...

For Successful Treatment Of Chronic Runny Nose, First Identify Underlying Cause May 24, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: I am an 85-year-old man who ...

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Officials from Mayo Clinic and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) announced today that PMC is the latest member of the Mayo Clinic Care ...