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A new heart and a renewed zest for life By Share this: Whether it was working around the home or out hiking the trails, Steven Fietek says he has always been active. But when Steven turned 52, he started to notice shortness of breath. “Slowly but surely, I got to…
Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 ‘World’s Best Hospital’ by Newsweek for sixth straight year By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek’s list of the “World’s Best Hospitals” for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic…
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 things to know when using Narcan during an opioid overdose By Share this: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) nasal spray for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is a nasal spray version of naloxone, a rescue medicine that can be administered in the…
Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model…
Mayo Clinic Minute + Video: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative? By Share this: Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in almost any grocery…
Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI By Share this: ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology…
Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your exercise program heart-healthy? By Share this: You’re getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health? Heart disease is the leading cause…
Jim Robo, former chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy, to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees By Share this: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jim Robo, a private investor and former chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Partners, LP, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees…
Match Day at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education By Share this: Fourth-year students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota learned where they will continue their residency training on March 17. Also, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education learned who…
Two KPJ Healthcare hospitals in Malaysia join Mayo Clinic Care Network By Share this: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, and ROCHESTER, Minn. — KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare or the “Group”) and Mayo Clinic have announced that two KPJ specialist hospitals, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital (KPJ DSH) and Damansara Specialist Hospital 2…