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Living with Arthritis-Living with Arthritis

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/02/19

If you have arthritis, you are not alone. More than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis and it is the No. 1 cause of disability in the country. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints, causing joint pain and stiffness that typically worsen with age. Of the over 100 kinds of arthritis, the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. John M. Davis III, a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, will discuss

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Obesity Epidemic and Popular Diet Trends-Obesity...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/02/10

Whether caused by too many processed foods or a sedentary lifestyle, there is no doubt that Americans are getting heavier. Researchers predict that by 2030, half of U.S. adults will be considered obese, according to body mass index (BMI) guidelines. BMI is a measure of body fat in adult men and women based on height and weight. A simple calculator tool can be used to determine BMI. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, will

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Womens Heart Health and Cardio-Rheumatology-Womens...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/02/03

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. While men and women are affected by heart disease, the warning signs and symptoms can be quite different. The most common heart attack symptom in women is the same as in men some type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort that lasts more than a few minutes, or comes and goes. But chest pain is not always severe or even the most noticeable symptom, particularly in women. Women often describe it as pressure or tightness. And it's possible to have a heart

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Flu and Whooping Cough-Flu and Whooping Cough

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/01/28

The flu is hitting children and young adults particularly hard this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 39 pediatric deaths due to flu complications so far this flu season. According to the CDC, influenza B is the most common strain of flu this season, and it tends to sicken more young people than influenza A. It has been nearly 30 years since influenza B was the most common flu virus infecting people in the U.S. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Gregory

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Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility-Vasectomy...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/01/20

Each year, more than 500,000 men in America have a vasectomy, which is a procedure that makes a man sterile. Vasectomy is done by cutting or blocking two tubes, called the vas deferens, so that sperm cant get into the semen. Sometimes, due to a change in life circumstance, men decide they want to be able to father another child. Vasectomy reversal is a procedure to reconnect the vas deferens and return the ability to impregnate a partner. Pregnancy rates after vasectomy reversal will range from

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Pain Control For Older Adultsand Returning To Play...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/01/13

As we age, we expect a few aches and pains. But chronic pain in later life is a common condition, particularly among adults over the age of 65. Chronic pain can affect every aspect of life, making daily tasks difficult and often affecting the ability to get good sleep. In addition to physical discomfort, pain can affect mental and emotional health increasing stress and frustration, sapping motivation and activity levels, and contributing to fatigue. Pain management strategies are important to help

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National Blood Donor Month-National Blood Donor Month

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2020/01/06

January can be a tough month for blood banks. Donations are often down because of holiday vacations, bad weather, and people sick with cold and flu. According to the American Red Cross, 13,000 blood donations are needed each day to be able to help all the patients in need. To encourage donations this time of year, January is National Blood Donor Month. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Justin Kreuter, a Mayo Clinic transfusion medicine physician, will explain the importance of blood

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Open-heart surgery patient story-Open-Heart Surgery...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/12/17

Clay "Trip" Hedrick, a former college swimmer who continued to stay fit and healthy in his 40s, didn't consider himself at risk for heart problems. Despite no family history and few risk factors, though, Trip had a heart attack at 46. In the years following his heart attack, progressive heart disease required a series of stents and then open-heart surgery in 2018. Trip got back in the pool as soon as possible. Just 16 months later, he set a national age group swimming record in the 50-meter

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Celiac Disease Plus Eating Smart During the...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/12/09

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in your small intestine. Over time, this reaction damages your small intestine's lining and prevents it from absorbing some nutrients. The intestinal damage often causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia, and can lead to serious complications. In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development, besides

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Pituitary Tumors Plus Nanomedicine-Pituitary Tumors...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/12/03

The pituitary gland is a hormone-producing gland at the base of the brain. Sometimes known as the "master gland," the pituitary gland produces and regulates hormones that help the body function. Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that develop in your pituitary gland. On an encore presentation of Mayo Clinic Radio, Dr. William Young Jr., a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, will discuss pituitary tumors. Also on the program, Dr. Emanuel Trabuco, chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Urogynecology, will

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-Gastroesophageal...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/11/26

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, affects an estimated 1 in 5 American adults. GERD occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus from the stomach. The lining of your esophagus is more delicate than the lining of your stomach, so acid in your esophagus causes a burning sensation. While many people experience reflux from time to time, GERD is defined by reflux occurring weekly. Most people can manage the discomfort of GERD with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter

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Safety Tips for Older Adults-Safety Tips for Older...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/11/18

As the baby boomer generation ages, there are more senior drivers on the road than ever before. And its a difficult conversation to have when its no longer safe for them to drive. Driving retirement is a normal part of aging, but how do you know when its time to take away the keys? And what other steps should you take to keep your loved ones safe, not only on the road but also in their homes? On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Ericka Tung, a Mayo Clinic internist and geriatrician,

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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine-Artificial...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/11/11

When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), you might imagine what you see in the movies: robots, self-driving vehicles, and computers that think and act like humans. You might already be using AI every day when you ask Siri or Alexa for help. AI might be better described as machine learning or deep learning, and it is a fast-growing part of medicine, changing how health care providers treat patients. For example, AI is being used at Mayo Clinic to detect heart disease, treat stroke patients

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Hand-Washing and Flu Season-Hand-Washing and Flu Season

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/11/04

Fall is here, and as the weather cools off, flu season heats up. After a particularly bad flu season in Australia, officials warn that could foretell whats ahead for the U.S. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, will talk about the upcoming flu season, the importance of good hand-washing techniques, and the potential for a universal flu vaccine. Also on the program, Dr. Matthew Robertson III, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Human Microbiome Plus Bats and Rabies-Human...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/10/29

While you may think of bacteria as something bad that you should avoid, the bacteria inside your gut can keep you healthy. The human gastrointestinal tract harbors 100 trillion microbes known as your microbiome that play an important role in maintaining health. Disruptions of the microbiome can lead to serious health problems. Research at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine Microbiome Program is seeking to understand how the microbiome promotes wellness and how disruption of the

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Breast Cancer and Breast Reconstruction...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/10/24

Around 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even as cancer treatments have become increasingly targeted and refined, many women choose to have a mastectomy versus lumpectomy and radiation. And close to half of women who undergo mastectomy have reconstruction using one of two options: reconstruction with implant surgery or reconstruction with flap surgery. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and three

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Fecal Incontinence and Can Pushups Predict Your...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/10/14

Being unable to control bowel movements, called fecal incontinence, is a common problem in people as they age. While the condition is embarrassing and difficult to talk about, health care providers can offer treatments to help control the condition and improve quality of life for patients. On this Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Jean Fox, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, will discuss fecal incontinence. Also on the program, Dr. Ekta Kapoor, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine and women's health

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Scoliosis, Plus Adult Eating Disorders-Scoliosis,...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/10/09

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some spine deformities continue to get more severe as children grow. An especially severe spinal curve can reduce the amount of space within the chest, making it difficult for the lungs to function properly. On this week's Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Todd Milbrandt, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, will explain treatment options for scoliosis

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Sleep Apnea, plus the Safety of CBD Products-Sleep...

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/10/02

Sleep Apnea, plus the Safety of CBD Products An estimated 20 million Americans have sleep apnea, and many dont even know it. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can affect people of any age, including infants and children, but its most often seen in men over 40, especially those who are overweight or obese. On this Mayo Clinic Radio

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Preventing Tuberculosis-Preventing Tuberculosis

Mayo Clinic Radio ·

2019/09/24

Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause TB are spread from one person to another through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. While TB is rare in the U.S., its a leading killer worldwide. This time on the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, will discuss TB. Also on the program, Dr. Rozalina McCoy, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist and primary

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