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Don't let fear of needles interfere with vaccinations
Virtually all vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccines, involve a needle. Don't let fear of needles stop you from getting vaccinations that can protect your health. Here are three ways to work through your fear.
6 tips to reduce children's screen time
Children are on screens during the school day more than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are 6 tips to help trim screen time when they're not in school.
Chronic sinusitis: More than a stuffy nose
While the signs of nice weather are welcome for some, for others, they signal the start of sinus problems. Here's what you need to know about chronic sinusitis and finding relief.
Screening mammograms and COVID-19 vaccines
Some women have reported swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination, raising questions about rescheduling a mammogram. Bottom line: Do not delay your mammogram.
Know your numbers: Family health history
Genes play a role in your health. Understanding your family's heart and health history is key to understanding your risk of heart disease. Find out which relatives you should talk to about family health history.
What can you do for an overactive bladder?
Having an overactive bladder may make you may feel embarrassed, or you may isolate yourself or limit work and social life. The good news is that a brief evaluation can determine whether there's a specific cause for your symptoms.
Spring break: Should I stay or should I go?
A year into the pandemic, many people are looking to travel for spring break. But it that recommended? Two Mayo Clinic experts weigh in.
Q&A: Surprising, but normal, changes in aging bodies
As you age, some surprising body changes can occur, like losing height or leaking when laughing. Learn what's natural, what's not and steps to delay or lessen the changes.
COVID-19 patient recovering after hospitalization, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support
A busy, otherwise healthy young man, J.P. Nunez also happens to be the youngest patient requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for COVID-19 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Here's his journey.
Blood platelet therapy relieves Lynda Bird's hip pain
Activity was limited by chronic hip pain until Lynda received a regenerative medicine treatment called platelet rich plasma therapy. Now she's setting goals for spring.
15-minute workouts you can do at home
Staying active is important not only for your body, but for your mind. Here are three 15-minute workouts you can do at home.
Remote patient monitoring: Comprehensive care at home
Mayo Clinic's Remote Patient Monitoring Program provides patients diagnosed with COVID-19 comprehensive care at home. Learn how it can help quickly escalate care.