Archive for March 2023

A commonly used artificial sweetener called erythritol is strongly linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. The sweetener, which is made from fermented corn, is commonly used in products that are designed to be low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, or for people on keto diets. Some table sugar replacement products…

Done counting sheep? Sleep expert Azizi Seixas, PhD, reacts to a WebMD survey on getting quality sleep and busts some common myths.

WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, and fitness and wellness expert, Don Saladino, prepare healthy snacks to fuel your body and share the recipes. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/video/jw-saladino-intro

Mayo Clinic surgeons are leaders in treating stomach cancer. We can offer hope where none previously existed by using the latest surgical techniques, such as endoscopic removal and minimally invasive surgery, as well as potentially curative treatments, such as inoperative chemotherapy applied directly to the abdomen. At the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, your team…

When it comes to back surgery, it’s important to know your options and make an informed decision. In this video, Mayo Clinic Health System neurosurgeon Terry Schiefer, M.D., explains that in some cases, surgery may be the best option for treating back pain, especially if you are experiencing a neurologic deficit or other serious symptoms.…

It’s All About Planning When you have a lot of weight to lose, it means playing the long game. And during that time, you’ll face challenges. Weight loss experts and people who have done it offer you their ideas to cut calories, fight the “hangry,” make exercise easier, stay on track, and more. Some are…

What’s it like to be a person of color with heart failure? James Young will discuss how his community and lifestyle played into his condition — and how he got his health back on track. Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD, from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will address the need for greater…

Berries especially can develop a white coating on them that kind of looks like cotton or fuzz. A few moldy berries don’t mean you have to throw out the whole batch. Dr. Rajapakse says to throw out the ones that look visibly moldy as well as any that might have been in direct contact. If…

En esta entrevista, el Dr. Gerardo Colon-Otero, Médico especialista en Hematologia y Oncologia de Mayo Clinic, nos habla sobre  la investigación en el tratamiento del cáncer de mama y las neoplasias malignas ginecológicas, nuevos tratamientos y diferencias genéticas en investigación y en resultados en diferentes segmentos de la población. Enfuerzos que realiza Mayo Clinic en intervenciones basadas en la comunidad…