Mayo Clinic Minute - August 2016 Archives

An article in Pediatrics reports that more parents are refusing to vaccinate their kids, because they think vaccines may be unnecessary. Mayo Clinic experts say ...

Ever feel like there's nonstop negative chatter in your head? Do you find yourself obsessing about a single misstep for a whole workday? One Mayo ...

Everyone is at risk of getting a concussion. Those most at risk are kids on the playing field. If a child gets a concussion, removing him ...

Eating breakfast, fixing your hair, programming the radio — there are so many ways to get distracted while you drive. And, smartphones are making matters ...

In the two years since the Ice Bucket Challenge burst on to your social media feed, scientists all over the world have been busy using ...

Do you wash the avocados before cutting them up for guacamole? How about the melon you'll slice up for the fruit salad — does it get a rinse? ...

Experts say the first assignment of any school day is for mom and dad — make sure your students eat breakfast. "Kids need calories ...

Have you ever considered the amount of sun you get on a long road trip? Research published in JAMA Ophthalmology shows, even with the windows ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proclaimed Aug. 7–13 to be National Farmers Market Week. People lucky enough to have access to farmers markets can ...

A bite from an aggressive tick called the lone star is triggering sensitivity to meat in some adults and children. In some cases, the reaction ...

Sleep is essential for good health, and to promote optimal health for children, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released new sleep guidelines. Mayo ...

Risqué images of people engaged in some level of sexual activity are everywhere. Between that and the availability of dating or hook-up apps, you'd think ...