Health & Wellness - May 2017 Archives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on companies making unproven cancer treatment claims. Recently, the FDA issued warning letters to 14 companies that ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders and causes of disability in young adults, affecting at least 400,000 people in the U.S. ...

Quit smoking: Strategies to help you quit Today is World No Tobacco Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization and partners to educate on ...

Stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability in the U.S., striking nearly 800,000 people each year. Hemorrhagic, or bleeding, stroke is particularly devastating, says Mayo Clinic ...

Arthur Poll was visiting family in Tucson, Ariz., when he felt a sharp pain in his left kidney one evening. The next day he ...

If you spend any time on social media, you've likely seen the photo. A window washer dressed as Superman hangs outside a young patient's ...

When you buy skin care products, how do you know that the ingredients won't irritate your skin? Products labeled hypoallergenic, organic or all-natural still may ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter wanted to go to a tanning bed before prom, but, instead, she opted for a spray tan. But a lot ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Yoga: Fight stress, get fit and stay healthy Yoga is a mind-body practice of physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or ...

You need a tank of gas for your summer road trip, and you should have a bottle of sunscreen too. Research published in JAMA ...

Are you planning on firing up the barbecue grill this Memorial Day? Know your hamburger basics before serving up your favorite burger. One guest you don't ...

Common side effects of cancer treatment can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue and weight loss. These side effects make getting proper nutrition a challenge. To improve ...