Mayo Clinic Minute - July 2017 Archives

Every summer, many people take time off to travel. Dr. Mary Jo Kasten, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says women of childbearing age need to ...

Studies show that, while most Americans do not get enough vitamin D, a growing portion of people get too much. Finding a happy medium does not ...

Exercise is good for your health. You probably have heard that before. But finding the motivation to start or maintain an exercise program can be ...

For many people, losing weight is a constant battle. Some try fad diets to jump-start the weight-loss process and drop pounds quickly. Mayo Clinic experts ...

Although using sunscreen is smart, many people who apply the protective lotion make errors that leave them less protected than they expect. https://youtu.be/gtsaUrInrEE Watch: The Mayo ...

Can you get sick by swimming in public pools? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says outbreaks of a parasitic infection called cryptosporidia are being ...

Despite what you may have been told when you were younger, smothering or burning ticks is not a good idea. The correct removal method is even easier. ...

Whether you’re camping, hiking or just playing near woods this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tick bites should be top of mind. ...