Health & Wellness - September 2017 Archives

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are studying vaginal microbes directly within the uterine environment to investigate how they might influence the development of endometrial cancer. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, my niece was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 16. No one else in our family has been diagnosed with it, and, ...

Are there any hypoallergenic dog breeds? There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog breed, although some individual dogs may cause fewer allergy symptoms than ...

How often do you get a good night's sleep? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend adults get an average of at least seven ...

Beating ovarian cancer Watch one woman's story of conquering ovarian cancer twice, and learn from a Mayo Clinic researcher and oncologist about how treatments for ...

You can create a comforting pot of soup anytime, with ingredients that you have on hand. Raid your pantry and clean out your crisper drawer. ...

Want to be a healthier eater? Focus on whole grains. These unrefined grains are linked to a lower risk for heart disease, certain cancers and other ...

Born in a small village outside of Mexicali, Mexico, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa started working at age 5 to help with his family's expenses. When he finished ...

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Sending children off to college or into the real world is usually a proud time for parents. But there also can be sadness, especially ...

Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure, even if you're taking blood pressure medication. Here's what you can do: ...

Wearing a pair of ill-fitting shoes can make walking across the room uncomfortable. Dr. Glenn Shi, Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says shoes that are too ...