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Womens heart health-Mayo Clinic Radio: Women's Heart...

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2018/11/19

Although heart disease often may be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. And certain times in a womans life, such as pregnancy and menopause, pose unique risks to the heart. Fortunately, women can take steps to understand and reduce their risk of heart disease.

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Juicing and lectins-Mayo Clinic Radio: Juices and...

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2018/10/29

As people search for ways to eat healthier and lose weight, juicing, sometimes called a "juice cleanse" or "juice detox," has gained popularity. Juicing is a term that refers to combining fruits and/or vegetables in a juicer or juicing machine to turn them into juice. While juicing may help you get the five to nine recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day, that alone is not a balanced diet. Plus, there are drawbacks to juicing, such as losing the healthy fiber most fruits and

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2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Month-Mayo Clinic Radio:...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/10/29

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of screening, treatment and disease prevention. More than 230,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women each year in the U.S., and more than 40,000 women die each year from the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime, and the risk goes up with age. The good news is that early detection and innovative treatments are

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Spinal stimulation research-Mayo Clinic Radio: Spinal...

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2018/10/22

Jered Chinnock has been paralyzed since 2013. But thanks to spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy, he is regaining his ability to stand and walk with assistance. As part of a research study, an implanted electrode is enabling neurons to receive the signal that Chinnock wants to stand or step, showing that the networks of neurons below a spinal cord injury still can function after paralysis. The results, achieved in a research collaboration between Mayo Clinic and UCLA, are reported in Nature

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Childhood cancer awareness-Mayo Clinic Radio:...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/10/01

There are four words no parent or family ever wants to hear: Your child has cancer. Families facing pediatric cancer experience a wide range of emotions, often feeling scared, overwhelmed, frustrated, helpless or hopeless. And each family member may experience different emotions at different times, making it difficult to navigate and support each other. These and related issues are the focus in September as families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the U.S. observe Childhood Cancer

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Car T-Cell Therapy-Mayo Clinic Radio: Chimeric...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/10/01

CAR T-cell therapy begins by collecting a patients white blood cells (T-cells) and sending them to a central manufacturing facility, where they are genetically modified to direct them against a patients cancer. Once processed, the CAR T-cells are frozen and sent back to the hospital for IV infusion back into the patient.

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Lung Cancer Screening-Mayo Clinic Radio: Lung...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/10/01

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined. Because lung cancer typically doesn't cause signs and symptoms in its earliest stages, the disease often is not diagnosed until the advanced stages. Treatment for lung cancer can include radiation, chemotherapy and surgery to remove the cancer.

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Uterine fibroids-Mayo Clinic Radio: Uterine Fibroids

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2018/09/13

Up to 80 percent of women have fibroids by 50, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Some fibroids are as small as a seed, and women may not even know they have them. Other uterine fibroids become large and can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy menstruation. The NIH reports that more than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed each year due to uterine fibroid symptoms.

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Vector-borne diseases-Mayo Clinic Radio:...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/09/13

Illnesses caused by disease-infected ticks, mosquitoes and fleas have tripled in the U.S. in recent years, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the U. S. According to the CDC, about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year, but the number of unreported cases is estimated to be 10 times that amount. You may wonder, if Lyme disease has become so common, why isnt there a vaccine for it?

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Shoulder Issues-Mayo Clinic Radio: Shoulder Issues

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/09/13

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with a large range of movement. Because the shoulder join is so mobile, it tends to be more susceptible to injury. Shoulder pain can stem from many different causes, including sprains, strains, tendonitis or rotator cuff injury. Conservative treatments, such as rest, ice and physical therapy, sometimes are all that's needed to recover from a rotator cuff injury. If your injury is severe and involves a complete tear of the muscle or tendon, you might need

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Treatment for Female urinary incontinence-Mayo Clinic...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/08/20

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental loss of urine. Due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and the structure of the female urinary tract, women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence. While urinary incontinence might be only slightly bothersome for some, it can be debilitating for others. For some women, the chance of embarrassment keeps them from enjoying many physical activities, including exercise. But the good news is that

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Individualized Medicine-Mayo Clinic Radio:...

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2018/08/20

Individualized medicine, also known as personalized medicine or precision medicine, means tailoring diagnosis and treatment to each patient to optimize care. Through genetic testing and genome sequencing, health care providers can use your genetic code to more effectively and precisely diagnose, treat, predict and, eventually, prevent disease. Recently, there have been advancements in individualized cancer treatments, including liquid biopsy, biomarkers, and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell

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Back to School Health-Mayo Clinic Radio: Back to School

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2018/08/20

As summer nears its end, parents across the country are helping children get ready to head back to school. Preparing for a new school year usually involves shopping for school supplies and meeting the teacher, but you also should consider including a visit to a health care provider in your back-to-school prep. Depending on the age of your children, an appointment with your health care provider could include immunizations, a sports physical or just a good time to check in on your childs overall

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Who is at Risk for Shingles-Mayo Clinic Radio:...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/08/01

Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the risk goes up with age. Shingles is the blistery rash that happens when the chickenpox virus is reactivated. While it isn't a life-threatening condition, shingles can be painful. Vaccines can reduce the risk of shingles, while early treatment can shorten a shingles infection and lessen the chance of complications.

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Hand Replant-Mayo Clinic Radio: Hand Replantation

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/08/01

What was a regular day at work for Kennedy Folkedahl changed in the blink of an eye. While working on a construction site, an accident with a miter saw severed Kennedys left hand completely. But thanks to his own quick thinking and Mayo Clinic being just a helicopter ride away, this tragic accident has a happy ending. A hand replant was performed at Mayo Clinic and, after physical therapy and rehabilitation, Kennedy's life has returned to normal.

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Kids and Screen Time-Mayo Clinic Radio: Screen Time

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/08/01

As summer vacation rolls on, you might find your children are looking for things to do. They've been to the pool or camp, so what next? Often, their first choice is screen time watching TV, playing video games or connecting with friends via social media. A 2017 UNICEF report surveyed the online experiences of children around the world. This report found that children represent 1 in 3 internet users worldwide. The dangers of too much screen time for children can include behavioral and sleep

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Explaining Antibiotic Resistance-Mayo Clinic Radio:...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/07/11

At least 2 million people in the U.S. become infected annually with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and at least 23,000 people die each year as a direct result of these infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Antibiotics have been used for more than 70 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases. Since the 1940s, these drugs have greatly reduced illness and death from infection. However, antibiotics have been so widely used for so long that the drugs have

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Eyes Predict Disease-Mayo Clinic Radio: Eyes Predict...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/07/11

Youve probably heard the saying, The eyes are the window to the soul ... But your eyes also may be a window to your overall health. Diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol all can be detected during an eye exam when an ophthalmologist examines the blood vessels and nerves in the retina, or back of the eye. Now there is evidence that changes in the eyes' blood vessels also may predict future brain health. A recent study, published in Neurology, shows small changes in the blood vessels within

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End of Life Care-Mayo Clinic Radio: End of Life Care

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/07/11

It's not a discussion anyone wants to have, but, when its time for end-of-life care, there are decisions to be made and questions to answer for patients and families. Questions about palliative care, hospice, life support and feeding tubes can add to the emotional impact of this time of life. To ease the stress and worry, having an advance directive and designated health care proxy are important steps to take. An advance directive is a legal document stating your preferences for medical care if you

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Mens Health Month-Mayo Clinic Radio: Men's Health Month

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2018/06/18

June is recognized as Men's Health Month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mens Health Month heightens the awareness of preventable health problems, and encourages early detection and treatment for diseases and conditions affecting men and boys. Dr. Landon Trost, a urologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss two common mens health topics: prostate cancer screening and what can be done about low testosterone.

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