Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies for health success in the new year
Many people gain weight over the holidays and then try, unsuccessfully, to get back into shape after the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The key is to not set yourself up for failure. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," explains how to face 2024 with optimism, and he offers creative strategies for success when… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends mindful eating year-round
MANKATO, Minn. – The holidays have come and gone once again, and many of us are starting to think about just how much we indulged this season. "When it came to eating, how did this past holiday season treat you? Which healthy habits did you maintain and which ones did you neglect?" asks Lisa Hardesty, Ph.D., a c linical health psychologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. "It is easy to feel like a failure… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why do people get sick with viruses in the winter?
Respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and influenza surge in the colder months. And it's not just because people are spending more time indoors. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Microbiology Molecular Lab and co-director of the Clinical Virology Lab at Mayo Clinic, explains what other factors promote virus spread in the winter. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/EmTS3jtdPTw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Consumer Health: What does 'male menopause' mean?
Hormone changes are a natural part of aging, but the experience is different for men and women. Unlike the more dramatic plunge that occurs in women during menopause, sex hormone changes in men occur gradually. This is sometimes called male menopause. For women, menopause marks the end of their menstrual cycles, whether by naturally declining reproductive hormones, surgical removal of the ovaries, changes caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or a conditional called primary ovarian… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Fluorescent green dye helps surgeons reduce complications after surgery for people with soft tissue sarcoma
A team of researchers at Mayo Clinic has discovered that using fluorescent green dye combined with imaging during surgery for soft tissue sarcoma can help surgeons determine what tissue may be at risk of poor healing. This information allows surgeons to change the wound closure to reduce the risk of complications as the patient heals. Soft tissue sarcoma forms in tissues that connect, support and surround other body structures, including muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic makes transformative $22 million investment in local communities
Twenty-one nonprofits will receive support to help those in need ROCHESTER, Minn. ― Mayo Clinic cares for its patients, communities and each other, and Mayo’s Bold. Forward. strategy supports this care through work to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for all. As this strategy successfully unfolds, this year Mayo Clinic is able to invest an additional $22 million in com munity organizations addressing pressing needs related to housing, food insecurity, access to healthcare, and safe places… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic names new Research leader
Vijay Shah, M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has announced the appointment of Vijay Shah, M.D., as Kinney Executive Dean of Research. He succeeds Gregory Gores, M.D., who has served in the position for 10 years. Dr. Shah, a consultant with joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as Physiology and Biomedica l Engineering, is chair of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester. Pregnant women are among those at higher risk of complications of severe illness from flu infection. Dr. Thomas Howell Jr., an OB-GYN at Mayo Clinic Health… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cleft lip and palate repair
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft palate corrected? ANSWER: Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth — called the palate — or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic hits milestone of 1 million YouTube subscribers
The channel's success is driven by the collaboration of teams from Mayo Clinic's Center for Digital Health, Marketing, IT and Communications, along with staff members across Mayo Clinic who share their expertise to help others. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's YouTube channel recently surpassed 1 million subscribers. Mayo Clinic started its YouTube channel in 2006, before the streaming platform became a household name. Over the past 17 years, the channel has grown steadily, delivering Mayo… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief
Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/awbbXT3Q5Cw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Doctors often use radiation to target… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo recommends safety tips to keep kids healthy this season
CHETEK, Wis. – The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time. However, holiday decorations, parties and cold weather can pose threats to children. "The décor, the gifts and the fun outdoor activities can be a lot of fun for families, especially children," says Peter Reisner, M.D., a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Chetek, Wisconsin. "But parents should be aware of the hidden dangers they may… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer
The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/e9ikKOnaYFg Journalists: Broadcast-quality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease
The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Researchers make unexpected discovery in how pancreatic cancer spreads
In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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