Health & Wellness - May 2017 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 9-year-old daughter always has been small for her age and never has much of an appetite. She's also an anxious child. ...

Don't drink the water. That's the advice you may have heard for avoiding traveler's diarrhea. While it's a good start, the devil is in the details. "There ...

The most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S. also may be one of the most overprescribed for older individuals. Levothyroxine is a medication used to treat low ...

Bladder cancer: Treatment options Most bladder cancers are diagnosed at an early stage — when bladder cancer is highly treatable. Your treatment options depend on ...

For many patients, having access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is the difference between life and death. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized a ...

Dr. Amit Sood says, "It is easier and more useful to make your life more meaningful than to search for the ultimate meaning of ...

Anger is a natural emotion. It's neither good nor bad. It's simply an emotion. What people do with their anger can become good or bad, ...

Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue, with anywhere from 25-50 percent of women reporting an episode in the past year. “Managing urinary conditions ...

A new study says living near green space can help women live longer and improve their mental health. "This was a large survey of nurses ...

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

Stroke: Symptoms and causes A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of ...

For patients diagnosed with certain types of brain tumors, surgery is absolute. Until recently, though, an open craniotomy was the only option. But, now, ...