New study shows promise in the fight against Parkinson’s
Nearly 1 million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. While there is no cure yet, researchers across the...
View ArticleHow do you know if it’s a heart attack?
Crushing chest pain is what most people think will happen if they have a heart attack, but that’s not always the case. There are several other signs you need to be aware of and doctors at Mayo Clinic...
View ArticleNew Treatment Helping Those Battling Acid Reflux Disease
Acid reflux and heartburn are just two signs that you may be suffering with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. More than 20 million people in the U.S. are living with this chronic digestive...
View ArticleiPads for heart patients
When you have major surgery, making sure you get all the information for a successful recovery is key. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are hoping that a new iPad app for heart patients can be one solution in...
View ArticleMarch is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but getting screened on a regular basis could save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
View ArticleMayo Clinic PSA’s raising awareness about skin cancer in young people
Have fun in the sun, but be sun smart is the message Mayo Clinic is hoping to get out with their new public service announcements. This is all part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May. According to a...
View ArticleGenetic testing for breast cancer
Breast cancer is not something any woman ever wants to hear they have, but one in eight will get that diagnosis during her lifetime. There are several screening methods women can choose from when it...
View ArticleAspirin and your heart
Studies have shown that taking a baby aspirin a day could reduce your risk of a heart attack. But when it comes to actually experiencing one, taking an aspirin that is not coated might be a good idea....
View ArticleDo you have carpal tunnel?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be painful. The symptoms someone might experience include tingling and weakness in the fingers or hand and the pain can even be felt in the arm. The Bureau of Labor...
View ArticleBMI screening for preschoolers
The obesity epidemic is a serious problem in the United States. It doesn’t just happen in the adult population, it’s a growing concern among young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
View ArticleMayo Clinic involved in first clinical trial to test stem cells for pediatric...
Mayo Clinic is the first in the United States to test stem cells in a new clinical trial for pediatric congenital heart disease patients. According to a hospital news release, the trial is looking to...
View ArticleFDA issues warning on common blood pressure medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning on the blood pressure drug known generically as olmesartan medoxomil. The drug can cause intestinal problems, which has side effects...
View ArticleBipolar disorder different in patients who binge eat
Bipolar disorder evolves differently in patients who binge eat, according to a new Mayo Clinic study. “Patients with bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder appear to represent a more severely ill...
View ArticleMayo Clinic and Banner Health team up in new Parkinson’s disease study
Mayo Clinic Arizona and Banner Sun Health Research Institute are joining forces to fight Parkinson’s disease in a new study. The study will look at a diagnostic test to help identify Parkinson’s in the...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Launches Pregnancy App on App Store
The Mayo Clinic is now offering a free app all about pregnancy. Moms-to-be can learn about the changes their bodies are going through, track their pregnancy, and get answers to some of the most asked...
View ArticleVitamin D levels highest in August
Researchers at the University of California Irvine and Mayo Clinic have found Vitamin D levels tend to peak in Americans in August and bottom out in February. “In this study, we have shown that vitamin...
View ArticleAcupuncture helping women battling hot flashes
“It starts at your toes and feels like your blood is getting hotter,” Polly Gilgenbach said. Gilgenbach gets hot flashes. “You break into a sweat, you turn red,” Gilgenbach said. “People wonder what’s...
View ArticleCommon suicide myths debunked
As part of world suicide prevention day today, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are debunking some of the most common myths that surround suicide. “There are many steps we can take to tackle this public...
View ArticleObese teens who lose weight at risk for eating disorders
Obese teenagers who successfully lose weight may be setting themselves up for another challenge to overcome. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic believe obese teens that drop the weight are at risk of...
View ArticleDon’t let fear keep you from donating blood
Hospitals across the U.S. are always in need of new blood donors, but fear and anxiety are the most common reasons many Americans decide not to donate. “There’s always someone who needs it,” said...
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