Archive for November 2022

Testimonials from residents in the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Mankato Program. Learn more: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-mankato-minnesota/

Resident well-being at the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency – Mankato Program. Learn more:  https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-mankato-minnesota/

Your table is set. Guests are starting to arrive. And it’s time to carve the turkey. The last thing anyone is thinking about is salmonella infection. Dr. Rajapakse says if you’re hosting the holiday, follow these tips. That goes for any raw poultry or meat. It’s fully cooked at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Enjoy the holiday…

In this video, Juan Crestanello, MD, Department Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery in Rochester, MN, discusses outcomes and risk factors of late failure of valve-sparing aortic root replacement. For more information or to refer a patient: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardiovascular-surgery/sections/overview/ovc-20123422 or call 507-255-2000.

Across the globe, darker skin puts millions of people at a disadvantage. Within communities of color, lighter skin often bestows better access, privilege — and better mental and physical health. (First of a four-part series on colorism by WebMD) In Asian, Black, and Latino communities, colorism is the elephant in the room, sitting at the…

The American Academy of Pediatrics says children with head lice don’t need to be sent home from school. Head lice infestations aren’t really a health hazard because of low transmission rates, a new report from the academy says, and sending students home “may stigmatize children suspected of having head lice.” The group says schools should…

Should you tuck into bed with a weighted blanket? These trendy blankets are heavier than normal ones. The weight of the blanket puts pressure on your body as you sleep under it, almost like a warm hug. Weighted blankets may have health benefits, too. What Are Weighted Blankets? These blankets have extra heft. They may…

For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where social distancing and other safety protocols were followed.

Cranberries have become a Thanksgiving dinner staple. How about making a heart-smart cranberry apple crisp this year? Jen Welper, a wellness executive chef with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, demonstrates how to a make a delicious dessert for your Thanksgiving table that is full of fiber, low in fat but rich in flavor. Mayo Clinic…