Mayo Clinic Q & A - August 2023 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids are heading back to school, but we'll be packing lunches for them this year. I want to make sure I'm ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with stress and feeling overwhelmed. I am 52 and juggle full-time work as a wife and mother to a teenage ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 40-year-old overweight woman diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. I have become more mindful about ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: In the past year, several family members have been diagnosed with various types of cancer, including leukemia, melanoma, breast cancer and colon cancer. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard about several people who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest. What is cardiac arrest? And how is it different from a heart ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis. The curve is 19 degrees, and I have read that it could worsen with time. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take medication but have committed to a healthier lifestyle, including daily walks outside, swimming and ...