Mayo Clinic Minute - June 2017 Archives

A picnic can be big fun. However, improper handling of the food can mean big trouble, in the form of foodborne germs. Before you fill your cooler, check ...

Every Fourth of July, emergency departments see an influx of injuries caused by fireworks. Dr. Jose Pulido, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says the hands, face and ...

You may have heard the claims that coconut oil is good for your health. A quick internet search reveals articles that recommend coconut oil for ...

Real deal or wives’ tale: Knuckle cracking can cause harm, including arthritis? A Mayo Clinic hand surgeon’s answer may surprise you. https://youtu.be/Kx7dEFjKM0s Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: ...

Women may live longer if they are optimistic. Researchers analyzed surveys filled out by more than 70,000 nurses and found that those who were most ...

Extreme heat can be dangerous. Every year, thousands of people suffer symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Soaring temperatures are ...

The sizzle of a juicy burger and a thick steak on a hot grill can be music to our ears, but, if not cooked correctly, ...

June 21 is the International Day of Yoga. The day, sponsored by the United Nations, is designed to let people know about the benefits of ...

Mohs surgery is used to treat the most common skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as some kinds of melanoma. ...

How closely do you watch for changes in your skin? Most of the time, rashes, breakouts and texture changes are nothing to worry about. But, sometimes, these ...

Men are less likely to visit a health care provider than women, according to multiple studies and years of stories surrounding Men's Health Week. "Men ...

The same virus that's the leading cause of cervical cancer is also the leading cause of throat cancer. HPV is also the most common sexually transmitted ...