Oncology & Cancer

Q&A: Preventing colon cancer with screening, early detection

Dear Mayo Clinic: Are there ways to prevent colon cancer? What about early symptoms to watch for? I just turned 50, and I've heard colon cancer is more common as you get older. I'd like to lower my risk of getting this disease ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Screen time linked to OCD in US preteens

During the holidays, kids often spend more time on screens, leaving parents to wonder: Is it causing harm? Possibly.

Health informatics

The (robotic) doctor will see you now

In the era of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question that needs to be answered ...

Health

New year, new tips for keeping your kids safe and healthy

A new year can be a fresh start for you and your kids—and perhaps no year has needed a fresh start more than this one. So, a leading doctors' group is offering parents tips for a healthy "reset" in 2021.

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