Mayo Clinic Minute - March 2016 Archives

Women who eat a Mediterranean diet are slightly less likely to fracture a hip, according to a new study. Researchers examined whether diet quality ...

A childhood obesity epidemic exists in the U.S. Mayo Clinic experts say 1 out of every 3 kids is overweight or obese, and that can increase ...

Have you had a physical lately, or do you plan to schedule an exam this year? The National Institutes of Health recommends all adults should visit their ...

For many people, eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables each day can be difficult. It's often easier, especially on busy days, ...

Colorful eggs will soon be in Easter baskets, and they'll end up in meals in the coming days. But, should they be a part of your ...

Mayo Clinic has been working to end TB ever since the first clinical trials were conducted by its physicians back in the first half of ...

People who were vaccinated or under-vaccinated for measles and pertussis, the bacteria that causes whopping cough, made up a substantial proportion of recent cases, according ...

This time of year, many people pack their bags and head out of town for some rest and relaxation. Vacations certainly can be good for ...

A Mayo Clinic seminar with a surgical twist is giving high school students a chance to feel what it’s like to be a medical ...

Hepatitis C is a worldwide epidemic. Mayo Clinic experts estimate that nearly one-third of the globe's population has been or is infected with the hepatitis C ...

Americans consume too much salt, and that increases the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that UTIs are responsible for 8.1 million trips to health ...