Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast - March 2021 Archives

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is increasing across the U.S., as many states lower age requirements for those who can be vaccinated for COVID-19. By the end ...

"Mayo Clinic stands united in strong commitment toward anti-racism and rejecting all discrimination," says Dr. Anjali Bhagra, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Office of Equity, Diversity ...

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that removes a liver that no longer functions properly and replaces it with a healthy liver from a ...

The COVID-19 virus mutates and replicates when people let down their guard and don't follow safety protocols, such as practicing social distancing and wearing a ...

Children and adults with congenital heart disease need complex, multifaceted care for continued survival and quality of life.  "These heart defects may be silent when a ...

The COVID-19 virus spreads through respiratory droplets. This means treating patients who have diseases or injuries involving the ears, nose or throat, or the head ...

Millions of people in the U.S. are being vaccinated for COVID-19. However, discussion is ongoing as to whether people who are immunocompromised, such as patients ...

Inflammatory bowel disease is common, and it is becoming more common in many populations. Dr. William Faubion Jr., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says inflammatory bowel disease ...

Your kidneys remove waste from your blood and regulate a healthy balance between water, sodium and minerals in your bloodstream. "Kidneys filter intoxicants, drugs and waste ...

Being a new parent is a time filled with excitement, exhaustion, and questions as children grow and develop rapidly during the first few years of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how quickly life can change. That's evident in people's personal lives and across the scientific community. Remarkable advances have been ...

Fatigue and what's being called "brain fog" are turning out to be some of the most common issues for long-hauler patients recovering from COVID-19. The ...