Health & Wellness - September 2020 Archives

Several Mayo Clinic locations across the country will light buildings in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at dusk on Friday, Sept. 25. In her honor, ...

The flu is a viral respiratory infection that can cause serious complications or death. Having cancer, being treated for cancer or being a cancer survivor all increase ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 49-year-old man, and I’ve played tennis for many years without any injuries. But a few weeks ago, I developed pain in ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s more important than ever to get a flu vaccine this year to keep people healthy and not overload the health care ...

Local and world events have brought out strong emotions and stressors this year, often one right after another. They include COVID-19, social distancing, quarantines, stay-at-home ...

A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way, stretching or tearing the tough ...

The prospect of having a COVID-19 vaccine raises expectations and plenty of questions. While no one can pinpoint the elusive question of when there will ...

Yes, it's safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are ...

A team of researchers led by Mayo Clinic and the Translational Genomics Research Institute has identified specific potential therapeutic targets for the most aggressive and ...

Imagine going to the hospital to have basal cell skin cancer removed from your face, only to learn it had spread so aggressively that your ...

With fall approaching and winter just around the corner, many are wondering how COVID-19 will affect this flu season. Some experts warn of a “twindemic,” ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never ...