
THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSOsteoporosis: What are your risks? As you age, your body loses more bone mass than it gains, increasing your risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis ...
Drug use and homelessness are cited as two main reasons why hepatitis A infections have increased nearly 300% in the U.S. since 2015, according to ...
The sizzle of a juicy burger and a thick steak on a hot grill can be music to your ears, but, if not cooked correctly, ...
Tick bites: First aid Most tick bites are painless and cause only minor symptoms, such as redness, swelling or a sore on the skin. But ...
Vaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need ...
Ready or not, ticks are out. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness, but it's not the only concern, says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, a ...
Measles infections in the U.S. continue to climb. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 764 cases of measles in 23 states in 2019. ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How long does it take to become immune from measles once one has gotten the measles vaccine? And given the current outbreak, ...
Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease A diet that's high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol can contribute to the development of ...
Each day, almost 40,000 specimens are flown in to Rochester, Minnesota, for delivery to Mayo Clinic Laboratories. Specimens come from more than 4,000 clients in more ...
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIESPreventing golf injuries Although golf is a low-impact sport, it's associated with a significant number of injuries. Many golfing-related injuries are a result ...
All vaccines come with a risk of side effects. With that knowledge, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group says, "We have to ...
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