Mayo Clinic Minute - September 2018 Archives

Run your fingers under any picnic table at a park or movie theater seat, and you might find a wad of gum. People have chewed ...

A torn rotator cuff doesn't happen to only professional athletes. It's a common cause of shoulder pain for many adults. And there are several ways ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that car crashes are a leading cause of death for children under 12. To help keep kids ...

Skin rashes are common. Soaps, detergents, plants and other substances can trigger red, itchy skin. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says these types ...

Areas of the Carolinas remain flooded and are without power. Residents face a long recovery effort after Hurricane Florence moved through these coastal states. Now ...

As back-to-school routines fill calendars with homework and after-class activities, it may be tempting to skip family dinners. However, Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says ...

Most people know that milk and other dairy products are a great source of calcium. But if you're restricted from dairy, there are nondairy options ...

Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the U.S. Depending on the stage of infection, it can cause a wide range of ...

Polycystic kidney disease is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. "So far, there has been no cure," says Dr. Fouad Chebib, a ...

Drinking enough fluids, especially water, is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness while doing the strenuous work involved in hurricane ...

Following big storms like Hurricane Florence, emergency departments see an uptick in people who have injuries related to cleaning up. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo ...

Menopausal symptoms can be annoying, but did you ever think they could be life-threatening? A Mayo Clinic study found some common menopausal symptoms may be linked ...