In this issue: COVID-19 variant strain, myelodysplastic syndromes, acupuncture for pain, tips for new dads and more

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., the director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, discusses the COVID-19 variant strain.

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COVID-19 variant strain What is it? COVID-19 variant strain What is it? Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., the director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, discusses the COVID-19 variant strain. Read more

COVID-19 resources and guidance from Mayo Clinic

Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy. Read more › Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities | Ad Choices Myelodysplastic syndromes Learn how medications and bone marrow transplants are used to control complications caused by these syndromes that affect the bone marrow. Read more › Acupuncture for common pains Practitioners use this integrative medicine technique to treat common problems such as back pain, neck pain and joint pain to influence energy flow. Read more ›

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