Mayo Clinic Minute - March 2016 Archives

Drinking water is essential to good health. However, drinking too much water causes low sodium levels and can result in a mild to life-threatening condition called ...

Earlier this month we reported on the big drop in rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the United States. A study in the journal ...

Brain games, puzzles, reading and crafts. Do activities that keep your mind active help ward off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease? A study in ...

Body mass index (BMI) was once the standard for calculating obesity; however, these days, it’s being called a misleading health measurement. In this report, Jeff Olsen ...

For many people, hearing the word "lice" is enough to make them start itching. Unfortunately, infestations of head lice are common. The Centers for Disease ...

Do you ever let your pet share your bed? A recent Mayo Clinic study shows many people who cuddle up to Fido or Fluffy at ...