The 12 most read articles in 2011

Our most read articles in 2011 covered a wide range of topics, cysts in the breasts, birth control pills, heart, diet, vaginal discharge, sexual desire, diabetes, fungal toenails, erectile dysfunction, the psychological changes during puberty and the question that we received: “How I can know if...

Is there a link between coffee and cancer of the endometrium?

If you are one of those people who love coffee and take a cup all the time, maybe you’re tired of every time you remember that coffee is bad. A new find gives you a good argument in defense of your habit: daily consume more than four cups of this tea can help reduce the risk of developing...

The counter allergy is a safe first step for children who have symptoms of allergies

ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC: My seven year old daughter has all the symptoms of allergies: watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. ¿I can give you a counter allergy safe, or should I first go to the doctor with her? Response from Dr. James Li, Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA: If allergy...

The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is a combination of genetic and environmental factors

ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC: What is the cause for the development of rheumatoid arthritis? ANSWER from Dr. Nisha Manek, Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA: As with many diseases, the causes of rheumatoid arthritis appear to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors...

Take the cold season and control your acne

Acne is a mild disease that usually affects all people in greater or lesser extent at some point in their lives. However, as tends to affect teenagers can influence significantly the social life and even get to trigger disorders such as depression, social phobia or anxiety, mainly because it affects the...

Looking to escape the cold? Beware of allergies in warm climates

If you’re about to go on a trip toward a warm beach or another destination, this interests you. Moisture, wind and heat, are factors that favor the occurrence of certain symptoms of eye allergies such as redness, itching, tearing and even mucus. These symptoms usually occur with climate change due...
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