Health & Wellness - October 2016 Archives

Morning sickness refers to nausea that occurs during pregnancy. The name is a misnomer, however, because morning sickness can strike at any time. ...

New Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine guidance for preteens from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) means more Americans will be protected from cancer. The ...

Despite prevention efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all-time high in the U.S. In ...

This article first appeared in October 1986, in the publication Mayovox. An idea that began cautiously in the boardroom of Mayo Clinic almost seven ...

Dr. Amit Sood says, "Seeing the light in others will help you see the light within yourself." Dear friend, “Who am I?” is ...

Greek yogurt is the secret to these healthy, tender pumpkin spice muffins. Use Greek yogurt to reduce or replace shortening, oil or butter. This ...

On an evening for treats, injuries can end up being the Halloween trick nobody wants. Every year, ill-fitting costumes are blamed for cuts, lacerations and fractures ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year, about 14 million Americans become infected with HPV. Most of those infected are teenagers ...

Lymphedema is most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. It results from a ...

Washing your hands is key to helping stop the spread of bacteria. Shigella infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal disease caused by a family of ...

The Mayo Clinic National Health Check-Up explores a variety of health perspectives and behaviors among American adults. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute we ...

No woman wants to hear the words, "You have breast cancer." The diagnosis can be frightening, and thoughts turn to treatment. Some women worry about complications ...