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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."

Women’s wellness: The link between high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy and hot flashes

August 21, 2020 at 7:25 p.m.

Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, according to a study...

As temperatures warm, more people are going to be outdoors making the most of the weather, which means trails and recreational areas might get more crowded. Some parks and trails are closed, but not all are. To follow through with guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, choose trails that are less inhabited and use social distancing at all times.

Is there a link between pain and depression?

August 21, 2020 at 6:57 p.m.

Pain and depression are closely related. Depression can cause pain — and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle in which pain worsens symptoms of...

In this file photo, a boy wears a mask while riding an amusement pier ride on July 3, 2020 in Wildwood, NJ.Coronavirus infections among U.S. children grew 40% in the last half of July, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.

Yes, face mask protection helps slow the spread of COVID-19

August 17, 2020 at 7:46 p.m.

Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why summer weather can trigger migraines

September 14, 2020 at 6:26 p.m.

What you might call "the dog days of summer" may be something more menacing for a person prone to migraines. So how and why does summer weather sometimes trigger these...

AI-enhanced EKGS may speed heart failure diagnosis, treatment

August 10, 2020 at 9:13 p.m.

Shortness of breath can be a sign of many ailments, including heart failure, which affects approximately 5 million people in the U.S. Difficulty breathing is also a hallmark of COVID-19,...

A patients blood samples are seen during a COVID-19 vaccination study at Research Centers of America on August 07, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. Research Centers of America is currently conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials, implemented under the federal government's Operation Warp Speed program. The center is recruiting volunteers to participate in the clinical trials, working with the Federal Government and major Pharmaceutical Companies, that are racing to develop a vaccine to potentially prevent COVID-19.

Long-term symptoms, complications of COVID-19

August 10, 2020 at 8:36 p.m.

Acute symptoms of COVID-19, such as cough, fever and shortness of breath, are now widely known. What is not known, however, is what symptoms and complications may linger long after...

CAR-T cell therapy is a relatively new treatment that uses a type of white blood cells, called T lymphocytes, that are genetically modified to go after a particular target to fight cancer.

Mayo Clinic Q And A: New blood cancer treatment options with chimeric antigen receptor-t cell therapy

July 31, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: My brother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma a few years ago and has had several recurrences. I was reading about something called chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy...

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19. Research into the link between high blood pressure and COVID-19 is ongoing.

Mayo Q&A: COVID-19 and high blood pressure: Am I at risk?

July 22, 2020 at 6:48 p.m.

Q: I have high blood pressure. What should I do to lower my risk of getting seriously ill with COVID-19? A: High blood pressure is a serious condition. Left untreated,...

The skin around the eyes is thin and prone to damage - the bigger the broad-spectrum coverage sunglasses, the better.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why sunglasses are a must-wear

July 17, 2020 at 7:54 p.m.

A good pair of sunglasses is much more than a fashion statement. They are an investment in your health says Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. They make you...

Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Reducing your risk of kidney stones

July 10, 2020 at 3:56 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: My father has a history of kidney stones. He has changed his diet in the past year, which seemed to help. I'm concerned though, since I had...

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