Endemic vs. epidemic vs. pandemic - Mayo Clinic Health System
Mar 10, 2022 · Epidemic An increase — often sudden — in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in a specific area. Pandemic An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents and affects many people. Over the past two years, COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic due to its widespread effects.
9 ways you can tame anxiety - Mayo Clinic Health System
Feb 8, 2024 · Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to have anxiety comes from your genetics, your sense of security (or lack of it), the role modeling you received as a child, and, of course, the big and …
COVID-19 or coronavirus (CoV) - Mayo Clinic Health System
Sep 15, 2023 · Endemic vs. epidemic vs. pandemic: What you need to know . The drop in COVID-19 cases may lead you to think the pandemic is ending. While stats are headed in the right direction, an infectious diseases expert explains why it's too early to say it's over.
Infectious Diseases Information - Mayo Clinic Health System
Sep 11, 2024 · Get information about infectious diseases — disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.
5 misconceptions about vertigo, dizziness - Mayo Clinic Health …
Jan 19, 2021 · Many adults have experienced dizziness. It could have occurred after standing up too quickly, after a carnival ride, after taking a medication or during a migraine.
Autism-vaccine link debunked - Mayo Clinic Health System
Mar 24, 2022 · Vaccinations are an important way to keep your child healthy. Read about a study that dispels the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Post-COVID syndrome: The long haul - Mayo Clinic Health System
Nov 8, 2021 · By Mayo Clinic staff. Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines discussed - Mayo Clinic Health System
Sep 11, 2024 · As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines for people 6 months and older for the 2024–2025 season.
Osteoporosis: The silent disease - Mayo Clinic Health System
Mar 8, 2023 · Osteoporosis is a silent disease until a bone breaks. Learn if habits in your 20s affect your risk and what you can do now.
Self-care tips during the COVID-19 pandemic - Mayo Clinic Health …
Apr 7, 2020 · The COVID-19 pandemic can feel overwhelming due to new information, long work hours, and caring for your family and yourself.