Q&A: COVID rebound can happen whether or not you take Paxlovid

by Aliza Rosen,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsWhat initially was referred to as "Paxlovid rebound"—a return of COVID sym

Updated on: May 07,2024 17

Q&A: COVID rebound can happen whether or not you take Paxlovid

by Aliza Rosen,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsWhat initially was referred to as "Paxlovid rebound"—a return of COVID sym

Updated on:May 07,2024 17

Q&A: Irritable bowel syndrome and lifestyle modifications

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Cliff Booth from PexelsDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with a mild case of irritable bowel syndrome, and I talked to my doctor about managing my symptoms without med

Updated on: May 10,2024 5

Q&A: Irritable bowel syndrome and lifestyle modifications

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Cliff Booth from PexelsDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been diagnosed with a mild case of irritable bowel syndrome, and I talked to my doctor about managing my symptoms without med

Updated on:May 10,2024 5

Q&A: Gene editing could add new power to a 100-year-old tuberculosis vaccine

by Bavesh Kana,The ConversationScanning electron micrograph ofMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAIDTuberculosis dates back more than 9,000 years. It is th

Updated on: August 06,2024 0

Q&A: Gene editing could add new power to a 100-year-old tuberculosis vaccine

by Bavesh Kana,The ConversationScanning electron micrograph ofMycobacterium tuberculosisbacteria, which cause TB. Credit: NIAIDTuberculosis dates back more than 9,000 years. It is th

Updated on:August 06,2024 0

Q&A: Back-to-school physicals essential for all ages

by Tina ArdonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI always have a million things to do before my three children return to school. How important are back-to-school physicals, and is it critical to schedul

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

Q&A: Back-to-school physicals essential for all ages

by Tina ArdonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI always have a million things to do before my three children return to school. How important are back-to-school physicals, and is it critical to schedul

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests

by Timothy Dean,The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for med

Updated on: January 10,2024 6

Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests

by Timothy Dean,The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for med

Updated on:January 10,2024 6

Q and A: How to avoid swimmer's ear

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 7 and has been taking swim lessons this summer. She has been complaining about her ears hurting, and

Updated on: March 04,2024 13

Q and A: How to avoid swimmer's ear

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 7 and has been taking swim lessons this summer. She has been complaining about her ears hurting, and

Updated on:March 04,2024 13

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

by Devna BoseThis Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, image shows some of Lauren Bell's videos on the TikTok social media website. Bell, who takes over-the-counter medications occasionally to treat her sympto

Updated on: August 31,2024 0

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

by Devna BoseThis Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, image shows some of Lauren Bell's videos on the TikTok social media website. Bell, who takes over-the-counter medications occasionally to treat her sympto

Updated on:August 31,2024 0

Q&A: Why online discount codes from influencers for 'miracle' products aren't your key to health

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe wellness industry is unregulated with few rules governing marketing claims often made by social media influencers, w

Updated on: August 31,2024 0

Q&A: Why online discount codes from influencers for 'miracle' products aren't your key to health

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe wellness industry is unregulated with few rules governing marketing claims often made by social media influencers, w

Updated on:August 31,2024 0

Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Q and A: Biggest benefits of exercise for teens

by Cynthia WeissCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I&#39

Updated on: June 04,2024 7

Q and A: Biggest benefits of exercise for teens

by Cynthia WeissCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I&#39

Updated on:June 04,2024 7

Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

Updated on: January 10,2024 7

Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

Updated on:January 10,2024 7

Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterAnna Weiss, MD. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterCancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, brea

Updated on: January 18,2024 11

Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterAnna Weiss, MD. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterCancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, brea

Updated on:January 18,2024 11