Mayo Clinic Minute - August 2023 Archives

A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, ...

If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal ...

Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for ...

Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall.  These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to ...

More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that ...

Summer is winding down, and soon kids will be heading onto the field to play their favorite fall sports. But before they can check into ...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the ...

Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face ...

It's back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms ...

If you have feather bedding or clothing and have some breathing concerns, you should learn about feather duvet lung. Feather duvet lung or hypersensitivity pneumonitis, is ...

The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain students tend to gain during their first year in college. It's often their first time away ...

Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy — and proper nutrition — to get them through the day. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo ...