Archive for March 2023

After Christina was diagnosed and treated with melanoma a decade ago, she thought that chapter of her life was over. But in January 2021, her cancer returned. Christina began treatment near her Orlando home but soon, her health began rapidly deteriorating. Unable to find answers, Christina came to Mayo Clinic, where she was diagnosed with…

What causes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Dr. Monica Taylor-Desir, M.D., M.P.H., a community psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through the symptoms, causes, and treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Get informed: https://mayocl.in/42BLK58 From Mayo Clinic to your inbox, sign-up for free: https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi 0:00     Introduction 0:30     What is PTSD? 1:00     Exposure 1:22     Symptoms 2:41     Treatment 3:22…

Joshua Denton was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was a junior in college. He not only faced anxiety around a new health diagnosis, but how it could change the rest of his life. His initial anxiety was from having “something that’s technically considered incurable.” Next came the challenges of living with inflammatory bowel disease…

At-Home Urine Data Aims to Improve Your Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/video/mathieu-letombe

“Our study found that regular consumption of a self-reported diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat was associated with increased levels of LDL cholesterol — or ‘bad’ cholesterol — and a higher risk of heart disease,” researcher Iulia Iatan, MD, PhD, says in a statement. “To our knowledge, our study is one of the…

A chronic cough is one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit. Smoking can cause it. So can an allergy or infection, or a more serious condition. A lasting cough may be a sign of many things. Here’s why it may not be getting better and when to see a doctor to find…

Opioids are medications used to treat acute pain. While effective when used as directed by a doctor, opioid abuse has skyrocketed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Opioids are now the main driver of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is now available over the counter without…

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 other safety protocols were followed. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…