ROCHESTER, Minn. — In 2024, Mayo Clinic continued to accelerate its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for its patients and as a blueprint for all of healthcare. Fueled by staff who are driven by an unwavering commitment to putting patients’ needs first, Mayo Clinic’s annual performance enables groundbreaking medical innovations and […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like no matter what I do, I can’t lose weight. Most of my family members struggle with their weight too. Do our genetics play a part in this? ANSWER: It’s important to understand that we are all unique and gain weight for many different reasons. When trying to understand weight gain and […]
Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will reimagine the healthcare experience for patients and staff and expand clinical space on the Phoenix campus by nearly 60% PHOENIX — Today, Mayo Clinic announced a nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix campus as part of its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that more and more young people are getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I’m in my 30s, am I at risk? What does colorectal mean? ANSWER: The term colorectal cancer combines colon and rectal cancer, two parts of the intestine. The first part of the large intestine is called the colon, and the last part refers […]
According to U.S. health officials, the number of acute respiratory illnesses causing people to seek medical care remains at a high level. Seasonal influenza activity, in particular, remains elevated across the country. If you or a family member has the flu or other respiratory infection, Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says […]
Newsweek named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its annual list of the “World’s Best Hospitals” for the seventh consecutive year. The rankings were released on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Mayo Clinic has again received the No. 1 ranking in Newsweek’s list of the “World’s Best Hospitals.” This is the seventh straight year Mayo Clinic […]
(Video: Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of Mayo Clinic’s Program for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases, analyzes genetic data on screen, uncovering insights into rare disease.) February 28 is Rare Disease Day, a time to recognize the millions of people worldwide living with conditions that often go undiagnosed or untreated. In the U.S., […]
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new role that a specific protein plays in regulating cell resistance and fighting tumors in certain types of cancer.
February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is the high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend from my book club recently had a stroke. I learned that women have a higher risk of strokes. What are the risk factors, and are there signs to watch for that indicate someone is having a stroke? ANSWER: A stroke can happen at any time and to anyone. You might be talking […]