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Mayo Clinic Minute: When should you keep your child home from school?
By Tina Ardon, M.D. on September 12, 2022Whether physically apparent or more subtle signs ... for some children, symptoms, like a headache or stomachache, may not be something that they need to see a doctor for on an immediate basis, but could indicate something else, like anxiety. If your child isn't feeling well, try to find the root cause before sending him or her off to school. -
Mayo Clinic Minute: Transforming snack time with healthy options
By Tina Ardon, M.D. on September 7, 2022A healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of childhood obesity involves getting enough exercise, limiting processed and sugary treats, as well as getting the right amount of sleep. Dr. Tina Ardon says promoting health choices start at snack time. -
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do and not do when your child has a viral fever
By Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., M.P.H. on August 31, 2022The most common circulating viruses for the fall and winter, such as colds and flus, rely on our immune system to fight them off. So don't expect your clinician to prescribe an antibiotic. Dr. Rajapakse says a common misconception is that children with fevers need to be on an antibiotic before they can return to school or day care. -
Mayo Clinic Minute: 'Tis the season for cluster headaches
By Carrie (Beth) Robertson, M.D. on October 21, 2021A cluster headache is a rare headache disorder that differs from a typical migraine or headache. Less than 1% of the population have cluster headaches, but for those people, it's an intense experience because the headaches come on fast and hit hard. -
Mayo Clinic Minute: Solving back pain problems
By Mohamad Bydon, M.D. on October 3, 2021Millions of Americans suffer from back and neck pain. Luckily, there is a wide range of options to treat it. The key is figuring the cause and the best treatment option.