Why it’s important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling
Deb Balzer | Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) It’s not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It’s believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know
Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle? Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn’t look like
Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained...
View ArticleMalaria in the US: A Mayo Clinic expert offers insight, tips on prevention
Malaria, a severe and potentially fatal disease most often caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, has been reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a health...
View ArticleDrug to prevent RSV in babies approved: What you need to know
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug to help protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The medication, given as a single-dose injection prior to or during RSV season, is...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Invest now for better heart health later
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women — in the U.S. and around the globe. Overall, men over 45 and women over 55 are more likely to have a heart attack than those who are younger. Dr....
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy
You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine
As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Kim Barbel Johnson says the...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Reducing viral infection risks when sending kids off to...
It’s back to school for many kids around the nation. And once they hit the classroom, you may notice more runny noses and other symptoms associated with viral and bacterial infections. Dr. Nipunie...
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