Early referrals to transplant can help lung disease patients
Unhealthy or damaged lungs can make it difficult for the body to get the oxygen it needs to survive. A variety of diseases or conditions can damage the lungs and hinder their ability to function effec...
8 Nov 202135min
Healthy ways to discipline children
Child health experts condemn the use of violence in any form, but some people still use corporal punishment, such as spanking, as a way to discipline their children. Any corporal punishment can leave ...
5 Nov 202132min
Building a wall of immunity against COVID-19
In anticipation of more COVID-19 vaccine approvals this week, Dr. Elie Berbari, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic, says it's good news that younger children will now have mor...
3 Nov 202126min
Using the immune system to treat stomach cancer
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of the stomach. But in the U.S., stomach cancer is more li...
1 Nov 202125min
Caring for transgender and gender-diverse children, teens
Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe the spectrum of gender identity and gender expression diversity. Gender identity is the internal sense of being male, female, neither or both. Gender e...
29 Okt 202136min
Understanding mix-and-match COVID-19 boosters
The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S., including authorizing a mix-and...
27 Okt 202120min
Mental health toll of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll in many ways, including affecting mental health. Across the U.S., people have been living with a heightened level of stress for more than 18 months due to the on...
25 Okt 202121min
Advancing colorectal cancer screening with AI
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for almost 2 million new cancer cases each year, according to the World Health Organization. Colorectal cancer, also known as b...
22 Okt 202119min
