Mayo Clinic Minute - August 2017 Archives

Double-check your work. Heading into a new school year, it's good advice for homework and your family's eating habits. And as Dr. Vandana Bhide, a ...

Adults and children across the country will be watching for a rare celestial event on Aug. 21. A total eclipse will be visible for one ...

Golf has become a popular and competitive sport for kids. But, like many other sports, golf puts kids at risk of specific types of injuries. ...

Golf is not usually thought of as a contact sport, but many players can suffer injuries. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says ...

Back-to-school time means it is also time to make sure your child is up to date on all of his or her immunizations. It is ...

Melanoma, which develops in the cells that produce your skin’s pigment, is the most serious type of skin cancer. However, when it’s detected early, melanoma ...

High school sports are gearing up for the fall season, and, with that, comes the risk of concussions. Dr. Jennifer Maynard, a Mayo Clinic sports ...

When you pack for a trip to a developing country, planning ahead is key to making sure your travels go smoothly. Your preparations should include ...

Sweet berries and juicy tomatoes are safe bets at your local farmers markets. But some of the lesser known, odd-looking vegetables are equally nutritious and ...

Experts say one of the best places to explore seasonal, local foods is the farmers market. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jen Welper, an ...

Pop culture's societal impact is significant. It influences how some people dress and even how they speak. Vocal fry is a way of using the ...