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Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.
What is BPA? Should I be worried about it?
Find out more about BPA, a chemical used in some plastics and resins, and explore options for reducing your exposure.
What do the dates on food packages mean?
Get to know what the dates on food packages mean, including the 'sell by' and 'best if used by' dates.
What are added sugars?
Beverages such as soda and fruit drinks are a major source of added sugar in the U.S. diet. Added sugars contribute calories but no essential nutrients to your diet. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10 percent of total calories. That's 200 calories for a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Consider that a 12-ounce can of soda has upwards of 100 calories from added sugars.
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
Virtual colonoscopy
Unlike other colon cancer screening tests, this imaging test doesn't use a scope to examine your colon. Learn how it works and what to expect.
Video: Skin cancer — How skin cancer develops
Watch this video to see what melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers look like and how they develop.
Video: Sentinel node biopsy for melanoma
Video shows sentinel node biopsy to determine whether melanoma has spread.
Video: Mammogram for breast cancer — What to expect
Watch video to see what it's like to have a mammogram, or breast cancer detection exam.
Video: HSG test for female infertility
Video animation shows the HSG test — an X-ray study to identify causes of female infertility.
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