Mayo Clinic Minute - October 2018 Archives

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released information about hepatitis A outbreaks among drug users and homeless people in certain U.S. cities. Dr. ...

A new study found that taking naps may help your brain process information it receives unconsciously. The Journal of Sleep Research study suggests what a ...

Three out of 4 child car seats are not installed properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kim Lombard, an injury prevention ...

Breast cancer survivors are not getting the recommended number of mammograms following surgery, according to a recent study led by Dr. Kathryn Ruddy, a Mayo Clinic oncologist. ...

Faking hiccups – including the "hic" sound – is pretty easy. Getting rid of the real ones can be difficult. "It’s all an involuntary contraction of ...

Should pregnant women get flu shots? During flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people over 6 months be vaccinated against the ...

If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form ...

Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over age 50 will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. But it's not ...

Exercise is the best medicine and the closest thing there is to a fountain of youth. Any exercise can help you live longer, but new ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of U.S. adults don't get enough sleep. Busy lives may be the reason some ...