Health & Wellness - November 2021 Archives

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and your family's health. Quitting smoking can add years to your ...

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Abinash Virk answered media questions about COVID-19 immunity, boosters, breakthrough cases and more. Dr. Virk also addressed the ...

The U.S. celebrates another Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 18. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tobacco use remains the leading cause ...

Cold weather, increased travel, waning immunity and the potential for new variants may serve up the perfect recipe for a holiday COVID-19 surge, according to ...

SANTO DOMINGO, República Dominicana: Mayo Clinic abrió en Santo Domingo una oficina para información a pacientes con el fin de asistir a quienes deseen hacer ...

It's cold and flu season on top of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The concern this year is the early arrival of respiratory syncytial virus, along ...

New recommendations of an aspirin a day to prevent heart attack and stroke are in progress. Although the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has not issued ...

November is National Diabetes Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the particular challenges of diabetes and menopause. More than 34 million people ...

As eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination now includes children 5–11, parents may want to consider preparing their children in advance of the needlestick. "Vaccines and shots are ...

El cáncer de próstata es el segundo tipo de cáncer más frecuente entre los hombres de todo el mundo. Es importante examinar si esta enfermedad está ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two children — a 3-year-old son and a newborn daughter. My son is beginning to notice his anatomy more, touching his ...

Q: There are so many studies out there regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations for people to read and react to.  How do we know/decide which study ...