Archive for January 2024

Winter is cold and flu season. If you take in more vitamin C, will it help prevent you from getting sick? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains more about the health benefits of vitamin C in this Mayo Clinic Minute. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…

Many people face health challenges as they age and sometimes feel like their body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in our bodies as we get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can…

An aging population is driving the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee replacements is projected to grow by 673%, reaching approximately 3.48 million procedures by 2030. Dr. Charles Hannon, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says that Mayo Clinic is at the forefront…