Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC reports on prevalence of seasonal and food allergies, eczema

In two January data briefs published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics, data are presented regarding the prevalence of seasonal allergy, eczema, and food allergy ...

Health

Body dissatisfaction can lead to eating disorders at any age

Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife. A new study ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Patient-centered texting platform beneficial for interstitial cystitis

A patient-centered text message-based platform can enhance self-efficacy of symptom management for patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), according to a study published online Dec. 15 in NeuroUrology ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q and A: Flu shots are important for young people, too

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 28 and consider myself fairly healthy. I have never gotten a flu shot and have never had the flu. I did receive a COVID-19 vaccine series. Do I really need a flu vaccination? My employer is recommending ...

Health

Prunes may help prevent bone loss and preserve bone strength

In the United States, about 10 million adults over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, with women four times more likely than men to experience the condition, according to prior research. This is partly due to a decline in estrogen ...

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