“Stung” by a Plant and the Sun (pkg.)
Sunshine and soda garnished with a lime. Two delights of summer. But for some people, that delicious combo can actually cause a skin reaction that could be mistaken for bruises or poison ivy. It’s...
View ArticleWhy Are Kidney Stones More Common in Summer?
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kidney stones affect approximately 3.8 million people in the U.S. each year, the number of cases is on the rise and they are especially more common in the summer. The stones are...
View ArticleA Different Kind of Summer Sting (pkg)
Sunshine and a soda garnished with a lime. It might sound delightful but for some people that combo can actually cause a skin reaction. It’s called a phototoxic reaction and can happen when you touch...
View ArticleSAVING LIVES WITH GUS: Leaving a Child in a Hot Car
For many this is the back-to-school season, but it takes only one hot, scorching day to remind us summer is far from over. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds parents...
View ArticleFour Tricks to Save Yourself from Ticks
News from Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratories ROCHESTER, Minn. — Summer fun often includes hiking, biking, and just enjoying the great outdoors. But hanging out in parks or walking on trails also invites...
View ArticleFrom A to Z, Stay Tick-Free This Summer
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic reports that in the summer months, its physicians see an increase in patients being treated, and even hospitalized, for tick-borne illnesses. In the upper Midwest, 40...
View ArticleMayo Researchers Identify New Borrelia Species that Causes Lyme Disease
Until now, Borrelia burgdorferi was only species believed to cause Lyme disease in North America Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleSummertime is Busy Time in the ER: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
The weather isn't the only thing that heats up in summer. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Donald Jenkins tells us that action at the emergency department also picks up. To listen, click...
View ArticleSummertime Safety and Poisonings: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute
In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Donald Jenkins explains why poisonings spike in the summer months. To listen, click the link below. Summertime Poisonings
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