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After touching common surfaces, like door knobs, always remember to wash your hands.

The dirtiest things you touch

December 20, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.

At this time of year, cold and flu season mixes with holiday shopping, parties and travel. That means extra opportunities to share holiday cheer — and germs and viruses. However,...

Tips for exercising outdoors in winter

December 20, 2019 at 9:18 a.m.

Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, it's easy to pack away your workout gear for the winter. But you don't have to let cold weather...

A recent study says U.S. children who travel abroad aren't getting the MMR vaccine to protect them from outbreaks.

Infectious diseases A-Z: Children aren’t getting vaccinated before international travel

December 17, 2019 at 4:14 p.m.

U.S. children who travel abroad are not getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before they travel to protect them from ongoing measles outbreaks, says a recent study. This...

Minimally invasive procedure for emphysema

December 11, 2019 at 11:31 a.m.

Almost 15.7 million people in the U.S. report they've been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the most...

Stock image of a mitral valve before a valve replacement procedure perform.

Mitral valve repair with minimally invasive heart surgery

December 6, 2019 at 7:41 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is minimally invasive heart surgery to repair a mitral valve a safer option than open-heart surgery? Is it common for a surgeon to have to switch to...

Girls and boys develop mild scoliosis at about the same rate.

Scoliosis most often develops during growth spurt just before puberty

December 4, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: What causes scoliosis? Do genetics play a role? I was diagnosed with it as a teenager, and several of my cousins had it, too. Now I'm worried...

Telltale signs of strep throat include tiny red spots on at the back of the roof of the mouth, or red and swollen tonsils -- sometimes with white patches.

Is it sore throat or strep throat?

December 2, 2019 at 12:38 p.m.

A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It's also a symptom of a bacterial infection commonly referred to as...

The American College of Physicians has produced a guidance statement for colorectal cancer screening for patients who are at an average risk.

Inside the new colorectal cancer screening guidelines for average-risk patients

November 27, 2019 at 9:56 a.m.

The American College of Physicians has produced a guidance statement for colorectal cancer screening for patients who are at an average risk. This statement is based on a critical review...

Melasma can be a challenge to get rid of completely.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treating melasma

November 22, 2019 at 1:34 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Years ago, I had some patches of melasma on my face removed with IPL treatment. When I went to make an appointment with my dermatologist recently for...

Many children develop nearsightedness during the early elementary school years, often around ages 7 or 8. The condition usually worsens throughout the teen years as a child grows.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Understanding nearsightedness in children

November 20, 2019 at 11:48 a.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: My son is nearsighted and has been wearing glasses for three years. He's now 10 and his prescription has gotten steadily worse. His optometrist says that it's...

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