Prenatal care: Third trimester visits As you get closer to your due date, regular visits with your care team are important for checking on your health and your baby’s health. By Mayo Clinic Staff The goal of prenatal care is to help you and your baby stay healthy during your pregnancy. During the third trimester, … Read more
Prenatal care: First trimester visits Pregnancy and prenatal care go hand in hand. During the first trimester, prenatal care includes blood tests, a physical exam, conversations about lifestyle and more. By Mayo Clinic Staff Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Whether you choose a family physician, obstetrician, midwife or group prenatal … Read more
Artificial intelligence is fast proliferating across healthcare, with various applications large and small finding their way into workflows industry-wide. Whether it’s helping clinicians during telemedicine visits, transcribing entire conversations between doctors and patients, writing notes for nurses in response to patient portal questions, helping patients triage their problems via chatbots, or any number of other … Read more
Safe outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t have to halt all of your outdoor fun. Here are several fun outdoor activities you can still enjoy. By Mayo Clinic Staff The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected activities for many people. With COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment, events and travel are … Read more
Eating disorder treatment: Know your options Treatments for eating disorders include therapy, education and medication. Find out what works. By Mayo Clinic Staff Finding the right type of eating disorder treatment depends on the disorder and its symptoms. It usually includes a mix of specific types of talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, as well … Read more
Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt There’s no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what’s effective — and what’s not. By Mayo Clinic Staff Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? … Read more
Overview Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency treatment that’s done when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. For example, when someone has a heart attack or nearly drowns. CPR can help save a life. The American Heart Association recommends starting CPR by pushing hard and fast on the chest. The pushes are called compressions. This … Read more
How opioid use disorder occurs Opioid use — even short term — can lead to addiction and, too often, overdose. Find out how short-term pain relief leads to life-threatening problems. By Mayo Clinic Staff People who take opioids are at risk of opioid use disorder, often called opioid addiction. Personal history and how long people … Read more
Signs of labor: Know what to expect Do you know the typical signs of labor? Understand the changes your body will go through as you prepare to give birth. By Mayo Clinic Staff In the movies, babies often are born quickly and in dramatic fashion. A pregnant person doubles over from the pain of a … Read more
Sex during pregnancy: What’s OK, what’s not Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? Or is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here’s what you need to know about sex during pregnancy. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re pregnant, you may have questions about sex during pregnancy. Here’s what to know. Is … Read more