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Mayo Clinic Minute: Celiac disease screening for family members

November 14, 2019 at 11:13 a.m.

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that this autoimmune disease tends to run in families. Researchers say screening family members of...

For those who become ill with the flu, a new antiviral medication may help.

Infectious diseases A to Z: New flu antiviral available

November 13, 2019 at 11:27 a.m.

For those who become ill with the flu, a new antiviral medication may help. "This is really kind of a blockbuster," says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic...

Future Alzheimer's treatments may include a combination of medications, similar to how treatments for many cancers or HIV/AIDS include more than a single drug.

Alzheimer’s treatments: What’s on the horizon?

November 11, 2019 at 3:04 a.m.

Current Alzheimer's treatments temporarily improve symptoms of memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning. These Alzheimer's treatments boost performance of chemicals in the brain that carry information from one...

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that many pregnant women are not receiving vaccines for the flu and whooping cough. The lack of protection can have significant consequences for moms-to-be and their unborn children, says Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician.

Why moms-to-be need vaccines during pregnancy

November 8, 2019 at 11:22 a.m.

Vaccines are a part of many well-child visits. But they also should be part of the care moms-to-be receive to protect their unborn children. "When we take care of pregnant...

It's also important to consider your daughter's use of electronic devices before bedtime.

Address habits that may interfere with child’s sleep

November 8, 2019 at 11:17 a.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: For the past few weeks, my 13-year-old daughter has had trouble falling asleep at night. She's in bed at a reasonable time, but can't seem to fall...

Expert alert: Some common youth sports injuries are avoidable

November 8, 2019 at 11:10 a.m.

As fall and winter sports are in full swing, youth athletics will see a rise in injuries. Tens of millions of children and teens participate in organized sports, and more...

Alzheimer’s treatments: What’s on the horizon?

November 6, 2019 at 11:48 a.m.

Current Alzheimer's treatments temporarily improve symptoms of memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning. These Alzheimer's treatments boost performance of chemicals in the brain that carry information from one...

The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, finds that microvascular endothelial dysfunction may be a useful marker for predicting risk of solid-tumor cancer, in addition to its known ability to predict more advanced cardiovascular disease, says Amir Lerman, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and the study's senior author.

Common early sign of cardiovascular disease also may indicate cancer risk, study finds

November 1, 2019 at 11:42 a.m.

A Mayo Clinic-led study involving 488 cardiac patients whose cases were followed for up to 12 years finds that microvascular endothelial dysfunction, a common early sign of cardiovascular disease, is...

Your body's reaction when you watch a scary movie comes from the fight or flight response.

Mayo Clinic minute: Why scary movies make your heart race

October 30, 2019 at 1:33 p.m.

Flip on the TV, and you're bound to find shows of horror, mystery and the macabre. Many people love the thrill of terror as suspense builds during a scary movie....

Home remedies: Weathering those wrinkles

October 25, 2019 at 10:31 a.m.

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, especially for the face, neck, hands and forearms. But some people are more prone to wrinkles based on sun-exposure and other factors. Although...

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