A kayak is out on Sept. 2, 2023, on White Sand Lake in Baxter with fluffy clouds overhead, a breeze and abundant sunshine. Being outdoors in nature is an important factor in staying healthy. It's a ...

Throat cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers, and it is often linked to HPV. Oropharyngeal cancer, or throat cancer, is a type of head and neck cancer that can be divided into two subgroups: ...

Using deep brain stimulation techniques, neuroscientists at Mayo Clinic are looking for early signals in the brain to help stop seizures. In their biomarker discovery initiative, a team of researchers ...

Today’s age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr.

Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic ...

Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo ...

While most common colds, flu, or other illnesses can be treated at home, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says parents should watch for these three signs that ...

Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is ...

As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines. “HPV causes a number of cancers. We think of ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE) - Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best ...

There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn’t one you’d expect. “Interestingly, it’s the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries,” said Dr. Sanj Kakar, a ...