Health & Wellness - May 2018 Archives

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Gynecologic exams not necessary for all adolescent girls

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At what age should a teenage girl have her first Pap smear and gynecologic exam? Should this be done by a pediatrician ...

By Liza Torborg • May 1, 2018
What are opioids and why are they dangerous?

What opioid medications do Opioids are a broad group of pain-relieving drugs that work by interacting with opioid receptors in your cells. Opioids can ...

By Dana Sparks • May 1, 2018
In the Loop: Chris Norton walks with his bride down the aisle

After Chris Norton was injured during a college football game in 2010, doctors gave him just a 3 percent chance of regaining any movement below ...

By Dana Sparks • May 1, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: The A, B, C, D, Es of skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, but many people ignore their risks. Dr. Cathy Newman, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, offers a simple ...

By Ian Roth • May 1, 2018
Redefining Alzheimer’s disease / ‘Health + Happiness With Mayo Clinic’ / 40 years of stroke treatment: Mayo Clinic Radio

An estimated 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alzheimer's disease progressively destroys memory and ...

By Joel Streed • May 27, 2018
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