U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whatdoctorsknow.com Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States…
By Sue Hubbard, M.D., www.kidsdr.com What are kids bringing home from school besides their homework? Lice! The good news is…
By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastro-intestinal disorder in children. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal…
By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I am a 20-year-old female. I have hair on my chest, back and stomach. I…
Many families want to leave behind a little something to ease their children’s way in the world. But for parents…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and am confused about all of the treatment options. What…
By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter “I love you, salt, but you’re breaking my heart.” This is the…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had heavy bleeding with bad cramps for almost two months and was recently diagnosed with uterine…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past year or so, I feel like I’m often either constipated or…
By Robert Shmerling, M.D. Harvard Health Blog A friend made an offhand comment the other day that caught me off-guard:…
Harvard Health Letter The lead poisoning of thousands of children in Flint, Michigan is tragic — and should never have…
By Marsha McCulloch, M.S., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Heartburn, constipation and other digestive tract issues can strike at any age,…
By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Whether it’s on a long car drive or a marathon session at…