Ask the Mayo Mom: RSV and bronchiolitis – what to expect this season
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's so common that most children have been infected with the virus by age 2. RSV can cause severe infection in ...
17 Dec 202139min
Experts urge COVID-19 boosters to fight omicron surge
More Americans are now eligible for COVID-19 booster doses as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer vaccine booster for 16- and 17-year-olds late last week. Previously, on...
15 Dec 202127min
Got itchy, red skin?
When it comes to itchy, red skin, it’s possible that psoriasis or atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, could be the cause. "Psoriasis and eczema are both skin reactions to the inflammation or imm...
13 Dec 202117min
Find direction to disease prevention using a compass of habits
While we know that health affects longevity and quality of life, it can be difficult to change bad habits. People often try to make sweeping New Year's resolutions, only to fail. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, ...
10 Dec 202117min
Post COVID-19 syndrome can be a long haul
Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery. ...
8 Dec 202116min
Diet and nutrition help cancer survivors return to good health
After cancer treatment, cancer survivors are eager to return to good health. The right diet and nutrition can play a big role in improving long-term health so cancer survivors can enjoy the years ahea...
6 Dec 202126min
Healing from cleft lip and cleft palate
Having a baby born with a cleft can be upsetting, but cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and both can be corrected. Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits i...
3 Dec 202136min
Boosters reduce vulnerability to COVID-19 variants
Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant of concern, has been detected in all regions of the world, including North America. While research and clinical observations on the new strain are underway, it is not y...
1 Dec 202125min
