Mayo Clinic Minute - May 2017 Archives

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders and causes of disability in young adults, affecting at least 400,000 people in the U.S. ...

When you buy skin care products, how do you know that the ingredients won't irritate your skin? Products labeled hypoallergenic, organic or all-natural still may ...

You need a tank of gas for your summer road trip, and you should have a bottle of sunscreen too. Research published in JAMA ...

The most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S. also may be one of the most overprescribed for older individuals. Levothyroxine is a medication used to treat low ...

A new study says living near green space can help women live longer and improve their mental health. "This was a large survey of nurses ...

Exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of the sun or tanning beds increases your risk of developing melanoma, a form of cancer that begins in the cells that ...

For decades, many women have seen their health care provider for their yearly pap test to screen for cervical cancer. New technology that also ...

You may think there's nothing subtle about a heart attack. But, the truth is, a series of subtle symptoms can signal heart trouble, especially in ...

Constipation is a common issue for both men and women. Mayo Clinic defines constipation as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, but it varies ...

As women age, they become less likely to get pregnant. For those who have decided they don't want any more children, when is it safe ...

Doctors are using innovative procedures to improve the quality of life for people living with a blood vessel disorder called moyamoya disease. "With moyamoya, the ...

Mayo Clinic researchers are using tiny, custom-made particles to fight cancer. It's called nanotechnology, and Dr. Betty Kim and her team have figured out a ...