Mayo Clinic Minute - March 2017 Archives

Everyone experiences the choking feeling of food getting caught in his or her esophagus occasionally, but roughly 1 in 2,000 people experiences it constantly. For those people, it's ...

Does substituting honey for sugar make for a healthier diet? The answer depends on how much of the sticky sweetener you include in your day. ...

People with diabetes face many health problems, including nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problems make their feet vulnerable to skin sores (ulcers) that ...

Spring is officially here and, depending on where you live, many Americans are already officially sniffling with seasonal allergies. An estimated 30 percent of adults ...

After a long winter, many students and their families can't wait to go somewhere warm and sunny for spring break. Time in the sun may ...

For many people, vacations are great ways to relax, recharge and refresh. But those days away from your normal routine are also an easy time ...

Heartburn medications taken by millions of people are under scrutiny following studies that reveal a risk for side effects, including kidney damage. "The risk ...

Why should you think about colon cancer? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...

Fibroids are common, benign growths in the uterus. At least two-thirds of all women will experience them at some point in their lifetime. Some cases ...

In the recipe to living a healthier life, nutrient-dense foods are a key ingredient. They're packed with benefits, keep you full longer and are often low ...

Many people forget where they put the car keys now and then. Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. But, sometimes, memory issues signal ...

A new study has found that rates of colon and rectal cancers have declined overall since the 1980s, but researchers also made a puzzling discovery. ...