Health & Wellness - May 2019 Archives

ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: He escuchado que algunas personas donan en vida un riñón a alguien que no conocen, pero que necesita un trasplante. ¿Cómo funciona eso? ¿No es necesario ...

From picky eaters to poor sleepers, raising a child can be an adventure. A new book, "Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child," offers ...

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. If someone ...

As many as 25 million Americans – about 1 in 13 people - suffer from a rare, undiagnosed condition. People with a rare disease often ...

Heart disease in women Although heart disease often may be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of ...

Nutrirse durante la lactancia puede resultar confuso. ¿Cuánto tienes que comer? ¿Qué tienes que evitar? ¿Cómo puede tu alimentación afectar a tu bebé? Sigue estos importantes consejos para ...

Every cold and flu season, emergency departments fill with people suffering from symptoms. Many of these patients are children ─ some of whom truly need emergency ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother was diagnosed with stage 0 squamous cell carcinoma in situ in one of his vocal cords. He has been through ...

Slideshow: Identifying melanoma  May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, which makes it a good time to learn more about melanoma, the most serious form of skin ...

Farro is an ancient grain that resembles brown rice, and is packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Popular in Italy, this healthy dish ...

Menopause marks the end of a woman's fertility. By definition, it occurs one year after a woman's last menstrual period. While menopause can happen in a woman's 40s ...

How many minutes of exercise do you get every week? According to the American Heart Association, healthy adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate ...