DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m about to turn 40, and I’m nervous about getting my first mammogram. I hear they can be uncomfortable or even painful. Is breast cancer screening really that important? ANSWER: It can be a bit daunting at first, but breast cancer screening helps people live longer. Screening can catch cancer early, either […]
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Lifesaving cancer therapies can cause serious side effects, both immediately and later in life. “It is essential to continue to study innovative approaches that will eradicate the disease but won’t diminish the quality of life for patients diagnosed with cancer,” says Roberto Leon-Ferre, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. With […]
Many parts of the U.S. – and the world — will soon “fall back” as daylight saving time ends and clocks fall back one hour. This year, the change takes place in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3. That means an extra hour of sleep – and earlier sunrises and […]
October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic’s Children’s Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis shortly after his 70th birthday. It’s difficult to pronounce let alone understand. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Am I at risk if it is genetic? ANSWER: Amyloidosis is a rare condition defined by the abnormal production of proteins that bind together to form amyloid proteins. These […]
Note: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26 Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely getting rid of unneeded prescriptions, like opioids or expired drugs, is essential to prevent misuse and accidental harm. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says proper medication disposal helps safeguard your home […]
ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE. Good balance, muscle strength and an efficient gait contribute to people’s independence and […]
Liver swap gives two patients a second chance at life ROCHESTER, Minn. — Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic’s first paired living liver donation, a significant first step in helping more people with liver failure get a lifesaving transplant. “Liver transplantation is the only treatment option for most people with end-stage liver disease. But sadly, there […]
Mayo Clinic has been designated a Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders by Team Telomere, an international organization devoted to improving the lives of those affected by these complex conditions. This recognition reinforces Mayo Clinic’s commitment to enhance diagnostic precision, advance patient care and develop groundbreaking treatments. Telomere biology disorders, also known […]
World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 is a time to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, treatments and ways to prevent stroke. Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. That’s why immediate stroke treatment is crucial. Watch: The Mayo […]