Mayo Clinic Minute - July 2017 Archives

America's aging population has created a steadily increasing demand for knee replacement surgeries. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason knee joints wear out. It's a condition ...

Not all hair loss is the same, so not all treatments will work for fixing the thinning you’re seeing in the mirror. A dermatologist can ...

Smoothies can be a nutritious addition to your diet. However, they also can add a lot of unforeseen calories, especially when a smoothie is simply ...

Uterine fibroids are common. Approximately 80 percent of black women and 70 percent of white women will develop fibroids in their lifetimes. Dr. Ebbie Stewart, a ...

Three dimensional printers are becoming an increasingly important tool for surgeons and other doctors because they enable better planning for surgeries. Surgeons report feeling more ...

The main selling point for carrots has been how they protect eyesight. However, Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says there are many other reasons ...

Most people know that when the weather heats up, drinking plenty of water can prevent dehydration. But you may not know that consuming lots of ...

Food is your body’s fuel, so it’s important to eat before exercise. Choosing the right nutrients at the right time can make your effort more effective. ...

The risk of having a heart attack or stroke increases with age. Having high cholesterol is a known risk factor, and many people over 65 ...

Once confined to the southern part of the U.S., the lone star tick is now being found further north and west, and so are reports of ...

Can you be allergic to the sun? Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis says the sun can cause a variety of reactions when it comes ...

Less than 10 days. That's all it takes for some early-stage breast cancer patients to complete their entire treatment, including surgery and a full course of radiation. ...