Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings The urge to use tobacco and nicotine products can wear you down when you’re trying to quit. Use these tips to lessen and resist cravings. By Mayo Clinic Staff People who smoke take in the chemical nicotine from tobacco. Each time you use tobacco, nicotine triggers the … Read more
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks Concerned about pregnancy and obesity? Understand the risks of obesity during pregnancy — plus steps to promote a healthy pregnancy. By Mayo Clinic Staff Obesity is a serious health condition that involves having too much body fat. During pregnancy, obesity can have a major impact on a pregnant person’s … Read more
Breastfeeding positions There are many positions you can try when breastfeeding your baby. Here are some options, including one for twins. There is no right breastfeeding position. Breast size, how well the baby latches on to the nipple and how fast your milk lets down make some positions better than others. As you try different … Read more
Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of success Quitting smoking is hard, but quit-smoking aids can boost your chance of success. By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to stop smoking? Many quit-smoking products that are approved by government health agencies can help you stop for good. Using quit-smoking products can greatly boost your chance of success. They … Read more
Choosing blood pressure medicines Many medicines are available to treat high blood pressure. Choosing the right one can be tricky. Learn how to find the best one for you. By Mayo Clinic Staff There are many different types of blood pressure medicines. Medicines to treat high blood pressure are sometimes called antihypertensives. Choosing the right … Read more
Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure Know which medicines and herbal remedies can affect your blood pressure. By Mayo Clinic Staff Some medicines, supplements and other substances affect blood pressure. Some raise your blood pressure. Others make medicines you take to lower your blood pressure less effective. Some medicines that affect blood … Read more
Three new partnerships aim to use artificial intelligence and cloud technologies to enhance precision medicine, put a lasso around AI-driven and other healthcare cyber risks, and improve care delivery workflows. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center said it will collaborate with Amazon Web Services to unlock data and deliver unprecedented oncology care by using artificial intelligence … Read more
Caffeine: How much is too much? Caffeine has its perks, but it can pose problems too. Find out how much is too much and if you need to curb your consumption. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you rely on caffeine to wake you up and keep you going, you aren’t alone. Millions of people rely … Read more
Valerie Reich, vice president of healthcare strategy at Hero Digital, a customer engagement and process optimization firm, believes three primary changes will occur in the healthcare industry this year. First, AI, thus far known in healthcare for creating efficiencies, will begin to play a big role in accelerating medical advancements and enhancing personalized care – … Read more
In January 2015, Ajay Singh was gripped with a sense of déjà vu. SpiceJet was on the ventilator. “Can you revive it?” stuttered the head of a merchant bank on the other side of the phone, failing to mask his anxiety about his investments in the low-cost airline. The previous month, SpiceJet, the airline Singh … Read more