Mayo Clinic Minute - November 2019 Archives

A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It's also a symptom of a bacterial ...

The holidays are a time when family and friends gather. Dr. Maisha Robinson, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says it's also a good time to consider ...

While the cigarette smoking rate in the U.S. has dropped significantly in the past 50 years, from 42% in 1965 to 14% in 2017, millions ...

There's no question that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says fresh produce ...

They are the silent partners inside your intestines. Bacteria in your gut, or the microbiome, prime the immune system, help digest food, and produce vitamins ...

Eating a healthy diet is not only good for the body, but also the mind. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a dietitian with ...

Sleep is an important part of staying heart-healthy. Adults who clock fewer than seven hours a night are more likely to have health problems, such ...

Occasional heartburn is common for most people. They can manage the discomfort by taking medications, regulating the types of food they eat and making other ...

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that this autoimmune disease tends to run in families. Researchers say ...

Whether you are baking, broiling or putting together a salad, chances are that the recipe calls for a type of oil or fat. However, all ...

Potatoes often get a bad rap for being unhealthy. But if prepared in the right way, these root vegetables can be a great source of vitamins ...

Hearing loss as you age is more than just an inconvenience. Some people begin to withdraw from their social connections because not being able to ...