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Too little sleep can make it hard for a child to concentrate and pay attention at school. It also can lead to mood swings and irritability, and can increase a child's tendency to have bed-wetting accidents.

Mayo Clinic Q And A: Healthy sleep habits for children

November 4, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 9-year-old son has been having trouble sleeping ever since we began social distancing more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While he goes to bed at a...

Medical personnel train to receive Covid-129 patients at the Austin Convention Center on August 07, 2020 in Austin, Texas.

Analyzing web searches can help experts predict, respond to COVID-19 hot spots

October 26, 2020 at 7:26 p.m.

Web-based analytics have demonstrated their value in predicting the spread of infectious disease, and a new study from Mayo Clinic indicates the value of analyzing Google web searches for keywords...

Halloween masks adorn the wall of a costume shop in Annapolis, Maryland, on October 16, 2018.

Do Halloween masks protect you from COVID-19?

October 26, 2020 at 5:20 p.m.

Wearing a costume and mask for Halloween has long been a holiday tradition. But a costume mask is not a substitute for a protective mask. Cloth masks combined with other...

When COVID-19 struck, many races were canceled to limit crowds. Virtual races are becoming a popular alternative.

3 tips to effectively train for virtual races

October 21, 2020 at 7:55 p.m.

Running is a great cardiovascular activity and one that has definite health advantages. For people who enjoy running, training, and completing a marathon or road race, brings a great sense...

When the COVID-19 pandemic began to intensify, many health care institutions suspended their screening programs and weren't offering mammography to patients.

Don’t delay mammograms, other breast cancer screening

October 21, 2020 at 7:52 p.m.

Fewer breast cancers are being diagnosed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in the year, when the pandemic began to intensify, many health care institutions suspended their screening programs and...

Mayo Clinic Minute: The dangers of hypertension in young adults

October 21, 2020 at 7:52 p.m.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for heart disease and other major health issues. A recent JAMA study shows a large number of Americans between the...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in fat in the blood. High levels of cholesterol can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing high cholesterol with lifestyle changes

October 16, 2020 at 7:53 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently had an annual well check with my primary care doctor and was told I have high cholesterol. I know it runs in my family, but...

Here's what you should know about breast cancer screenings.

Clearing up confusion over breast cancer screening recommendations

October 12, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

What are the current recommendations for breast cancer screening? It sounds like it should be a simple question with a simple answer. However, the answers to that question can vary,...

According to an article by Jill Jin, MD, MPH in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are experienced by more than 85% of pregnant women and most women feel the symptoms throughout the day — not just in the morning. According to Jin, ginger is one of the best over-the-counter remedies proven to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It's easy to find ginger in many forms, from fresh to candied and even in caffeine-free herbal teas. "I recommend keeping candies made from real ginger (such as Gin Gins) in your purse or gym bag to keep nausea in check, Largeman-Roth said. "Real ginger beer, such as Reed's or Fever-Tree, are also good picks."

Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?

October 12, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

Question: What are my options for the shingles vaccine? If I've already had shingles, should I get the vaccine so that I don't get shingles again? Answer: People looking to...

Pets and children with allergies can live comfortably together.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Children with animal allergies can live comfortably with pets

December 10, 2020 at 11:04 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our young daughter has shown signs that she might be allergic to our dog. We have had our dog for eight years, and the dog seems to...

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