General Health Information

Understanding effects of heat on mental health By Share this: Irritability is a common side effect of heat. A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than…

Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man’s epilepsy By Share this: Epilepsy is a neurological condition where the normal electrical activity of the brain is disrupted, causing a seizure. It’s fairly common. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people have the disorder: Trevor Thompson is one. When medications…

Mayo Clinic names leaders for Discovery Oasis biotech innovation hub in Phoenix  By Share this: In 2021, Mayo Clinic announced plans to develop a biotechnology innovation hub called Discovery Oasis adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in North Phoenix. Two leaders have now been named to champion this organizational priority. Steven Lester,…

Cancer and the LGBTQ+ community: Mayo Clinic expert addresses key topics By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being diagnosed with cancer is a hardship on its own, but it’s especially challenging if a person is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jewel Kling, M.D., director of women’s health at Mayo…

Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community By Share this: During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community’s accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance.  When it comes to health, the LGBTQ+ community faces increased cancer concerns. Stigma…

The term “freshman 15” often refers to weight gain students tend to gain during their first year in college. It’s often their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares more on how to avoid the dreaded “freshman 15.”…

Menopause can bring on an array of symptoms from hot flashes and night sweats to weight gain. But can it cause problems with memory? Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Juliana Kling, assistant director of Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Health Center, explains the connection between menopause and brain fog. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…

Hot flashes and night sweats are some of the symptoms often associated with menopause. But how does menopause affect sexual health? Experts say menopause can put women at increased risk for a condition that can lead to pain during sexual intercourse. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Juliana Kling explains why and says…

ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to…

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. Fortunately, there are measures that can help prevent or relieve most…