Health & Wellness - September 2017 Archives

Allan B. Dietz, Ph.D., never intended to be a scientist. His plan was to be a farmer, just like his father, ...

What is sickle cell anemia? September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, which makes it a good time learn more about the facts and signs ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes primary sclerosing cholangitis? How long does it take for it to progress? ANSWER: Primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC, is ...

Drinking enough fluids, especially water, is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness while doing the strenuous work involved in hurricane ...

Cryotherapy for prostate cancer  This minimally invasive procedure can be an alternative to removing the prostate gland surgically. Learn more about cryotherapy for prostate cancer ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister, who is 56, recently was diagnosed with early-stage endometrial cancer. I’m wondering if this kind of cancer runs in families. ...

You may think there's nothing subtle about a heart attack. But, the truth is, a series of subtle symptoms can signal heart trouble, especially in women. "There's ...

Cancer is something no teenager should ever have to go through, but a teen from South Carolina proves that with a smile on her face ...

It is the third leading cause of cancer death for men in the U.S. More than 160,000 new cases of prostate cancer are expected to ...

Gynecologic cancers are cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive organs. The five main types are: cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar cancer. According to the Centers for ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every few months, I develop hemorrhoids that are quite painful, but, after a few days, they seem to go away on their own. ...

Herbs can add a new dimension to your home-cooked dishes. And the fresh taste of spices, such as oregano, thyme and rosemary, can reduce the ...