Archive for October 2023

If you haven’t had the flu in a few years, there’s a reason. As Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, shares, all the more reason to ensure you and your family are vaccinated this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a…

Mayo Clinic Minute – Psoriasis of the scalp Psoriasis is a skin disorder affecting 2% to 3% of the population. Symptoms can range from mild to severe with debilitating flareups that cause itchiness and discomfort. Dr. Dawn Davis, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, says psoriasis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the skin. She…