Medications
At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants
At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections.
Sep 20, 2023
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News tagged with summer
Health
Heat waves and hot temperatures are hard on the body—but a series of built-in adaptations make it easier to cope
Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in many countries in 2023. In some parts of Europe, summer temperatures even exceeded 45℃.
Sep 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: Warm waters raise risk for flesh-eating bacteria
As waters warm across the United States and hurricanes and flooding season begin, the odds of being infected by flesh-eating bacteria are also rising, U.S. health officials warn.
Sep 7, 2023
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Cardiology
Cold weather may pose challenges to treating high blood pressure
Blood pressure among patients diagnosed with hypertension appeared to slightly increase and rates of systolic (top number) blood pressure being controlled during an outpatient visit appeared to slightly decrease during winter ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
West Nile virus is a growing threat this summer in California. Here's why
West Nile virus infections are on the rise this year in California after a particularly wet winter led to more mosquito reproduction, according to health experts.
Sep 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Almost 3,000 cases of West Nile virus reported in U.S. in 2021
In 2021, there were 3,035 reports of arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) in the United States, including 2,911 caused by West Nile virus, according to research published in the August 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Did 'lockdown fatigue' diminish the effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions?
In the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us assumed we would return to our usual routines in a few weeks. Instead, restrictions on group gatherings and businesses stretched on for months. Did they continue to save ...
Aug 21, 2023
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Immunology
Spring, summer births linked to development of pollinosis
Spring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study published in the July issue of Allergology International.
Aug 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine
For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Cardiology
Head to heart: Linking Alzheimer's disease to heart failure
The passing of June's summer solstice, the longest day of the year, prompts reflection on all of the ways people work to shine a light in the darkness. June is also Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time in which we strive to ...
Jul 31, 2023
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