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Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 signs your teenager is battling depression
By Dr. Janna Gewirtz O'Brien on May 8, 2018It's no secret that teenagers can be moody, but research shows that ongoing moodiness often is far more serious. Dr. Janna Gewirtz O'Brien, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says teen depression is much more common than most people realize. -
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to protect yourself from spring allergies
By Alexei Gonzalez Estrada MD on April 16, 2018Springtime brings warmer temperatures and blooming trees. But, for close to 1 in 3 Americans, it also brings annoying seasonal allergies. Dr. Alexei Gonzalez Estrada, a Mayo Clinic allergy specialist, says there are steps you can take to protect yourself. -
Infectious Diseases: Common cold or the flu?
By Nipunie Rajapakse, MD on February 5, 2018Influenza and the common cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. Symptoms may be so similar they may be difficult to tell the difference at first. -
Healthy Eating #1: Tips for your next party
By Kristi Wempen, RDN, LD on February 2, 2018Ever wonder why big-game parties and other large gatherings are classic situations for eating food that's notoriously bad for us? On average, party-goers consume a whole day's worth of calories during those events. -
Standing several hours a day could help you lose weight, Mayo Clinic research finds
By Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD on February 2, 2018Standing instead of sitting for six hours a day could help people lose weight over the long term, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.