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Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you using a salt substitute? By Share this: Salt substitutes can be an effective way to help lower your blood pressure and fight heart disease. But experts warn that overuse of certain salt substitutes or alternatives can be dangerous for some people.  Dr. Regis Fernandes, a…

All-Star pitcher Liam Hendriks shares how he closed out cancer at Mayo Clinic in Arizona By Share this: Bigger than baseball That’s how some describe Liam Hendriks’ battle against cancer. At 33 years old, the All-Star Major League Baseball closing pitcher is a fan favorite and famous for throwing fastballs…

Mayo Clinic Minute: Keeping kids safe outside during summer play By Share this: Summer vacation for kids is well underway. Finding activities to keep the kids busy and destinations to visit can be on many parents’ list. There is one place Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Steven Maher hopes they don’t have…

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…