Archive for January 2023

Mayo Clinic Arizona physicians Michele Halyard, MD, Radiation Oncology and CBBC Co-Founder; Dr. Donald Northfelt, MD, Oncology and Arizona Site Director, Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, and Dr. Sarah James, M.D., Radiation Oncology.

It became conventional wisdom in many fitness circles a few years ago that we should all try to take 10,000 steps a day. With daily fitness trackers keeping count, many people tried to hit that number – and some occasionally wondered if 10,000 was, in fact, some kind of important number. But the research says…

In this thirty-sixth video of the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery Two Minute Article weekly series, Juan Crestanello, MD reviews robotic vs  minimally invasive mitral valve repair: A 5‐year comparison.

The overlapping symptoms of respiratory viruses with household names – COVID-19, the flu, the common cold, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) – can make it challenging to tell them apart. But how quickly the symptoms come on, how long they last, and even which symptom(s) you have can be important clues. Some treatments are available,…

There are lots of types of period products. As you search for the one that works best for you, you may come across period-proof underwear. Anyone who menstruates can use these undergarments to comfortably protect themselves during their cycle. These absorbent underpants have multiple layers of microfiber polyester. They look like regular underwear, but they’re…

The only HIV vaccine nearing the completion of testing trials is not effective at preventing HIV, officials announced Wednesday. The vaccine had been in development since 2019 and was given to 3,900 study participants through October 2022, but data shows it does not protect against HIV compared to a placebo, according to developer Janssen Pharmaceutical.…