Mayo Clinic Minute

Body mass index (BMI) was once the standard for calculating obesity; however, these days, it’s being called a misleading health measurement. In this report, Jeff Olsen ...

For many people, hearing the word "lice" is enough to make them start itching. Unfortunately, infestations of head lice are common. The Centers for Disease ...

Do you ever let your pet share your bed? A recent Mayo Clinic study shows many people who cuddle up to Fido or Fluffy at ...

When you have a physical examination, your doctor almost always picks up the stethoscope and listens to your heart. The sounds your heart makes are ...

Sitting for long periods of time is linked with a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. It's the kind of news ...

The flu season is ramping up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), activity of the influenza virus is increasing and widespread ...

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection marked by a cough so severe it chokes away the ability to breath. It's especially important ...

Obesity and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common conditions in the United States. Research led by experts at Mayo Clinic shows there is a connection ...

Patients with questions about long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use are being told to consult a physician, following a study that suggests the heartburn drugs ...

A Mayo Clinic study is offering important new insight into the aging process. Researchers say the findings in mice could lead to profound impacts on ...

E-cigarettes are big business. Some people who want to try vaping may have questions about safety. Right now, there aren't many definitive answers from scientific ...

Every February, thousands of runners gather in Jacksonville, Florida, to take part in the 26.2 with Donna. It's a marathon created by breast cancer survivor ...