November 21, 2008 – 6:34 am
Jumping in a swimming pool is one of the joys of summer. But for some kids with the common skin condition eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, swimming is out of the question. In fact, pool water is just one of the things that can cause uncomfortable and unsightly flare ups. Let’s go to Mayo Clinic [...]
November 19, 2008 – 6:21 am
Imagine going to the doctor for a routine visit and finding out you have kidney cancer. That’s what happened to the man you’re about to meet. Treatment for kidney tumors has generally meant removal of the entire kidney. That’s not always the case anymore. Doctors at Mayo Clinic say that removing only the tumor and [...]
November 18, 2008 – 6:53 am
It’s one thing to work up a good sweat while exercising. But when you’re at work, school or a social gathering, you don’t want to be dripping wet. With a condition called hyperhidrosis, you may not have a choice. Your hands or arm pits can sweat so badly that you avoid contact with [...]
November 17, 2008 – 6:30 am
Ask anyone who’s had shingles and they’ll tell you: a flare up is no fun. The rash hurts and can cause major pain and discomfort months after the initial outbreak. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, M.D., a Mayo Clinic infection disease specialist explains the condition and how it is contracted.
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