Mayo Clinic Minute - October 2018 Archives

If you search for information about coconut oil online, you'll see it's one of the best things you can put in your body. Or one ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Karthik Ghosh says, no matter what ...

Halloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The consequences can ...

Syphilis has long been a global health issue affecting millions of people. Through the centuries, it's had many names, including the "great pox" and "great crippler." ...

Despite increased awareness efforts about the opioid crisis; overdose deaths from prescription opioids; and illegal drugs, such as heroin, continue to be a problem. That's ...

Osteoporosis is softening of the bones, particularly as you age. It's often not diagnosed until a bone is broken. And by that time, the bones ...

There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the risks of Halloween costume contacts. Seen by some as the finishing touch to ...

Most people could stand to drop a few pounds, but it's always harder to get the weight off than people expect. So when you hear ...

Every year, millions of people in the U.S. contract the flu. Many people recover from the illness, but some require hospitalizations. And, unfortunately, every year ...

Beverage choices affect calorie intake and quality of your daily diet. And according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

While pumpkin is an annual favorite of fall, there's a reason to make pumpkin a regular part of your meals. "Most of us think ...