Archive for April 2023
HIV and Women: Prevention Challenges
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: HIV in Women
Read MoreUnderstanding Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
What causes bulimia nervosa? Dr. Leslie Sim Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through the symptoms, causes, and treatments for bulimia nervosa. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3NcuwWO 0:00 Introduction 0:24 What is bulimia nervosa? 0:49 Symptoms of bulimia nervosa 0:59 Binges 1:32 Purges 2:06 In bulimia, dieting drives a dangerous cycle 2:29 What…
Read MoreStress Can Speed Aging, but Recovery Can Slow It Again: Study #shorts
“People just assumed that as you get older, your biological age goes with it. And that is correct, but there are fluctuations,” said James Patrick White, PhD, co-senior author of the study and an assistant professor of medicine at Duke University in Durham, NC. Even though we all go through stressful events, its effect on…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome
Dr. Brian Lacy says irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic condition that affects the intestinal tract. It can cause painful stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation. IBS is now categorized as a disorder of gut-brain interaction, which means that there’s a problem with how the gut and brain communicate with each other. He says…
Read MoreMayo Clinic DLMP Career Profiles – Medical Technologist II – Carmel Sergio
Mayo Clinic DLMP Career Profiles – Medical Technologist II – Carmel Sergio Carmel Sergio discusses her role in DLMP and her experience working for Mayo Clinic.
Read MoreFDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) among Teens, Young Adults
Source: Food and Drug AdministrationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Supplements
Read MoreThe silent liver disease experts warn is on the rise among Hispanics and children
Two months after his liver transplant, Juan Silva with his wife, Gisela Juan and Gisela Silva have a lot to smile about these days. One reason why, they are back to enjoying home-cooked together. “Oh man, I can eat more now,” says Juan. “Before I didn’t want to eat anything because it would mess up…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSJb5Yb8TM0 May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Stroke is one of…
Read MoreVeterinarian Dr Courtney Campbell, DVM Tells Us About Kids and Pets Day #shorts
If your little one has been begging for a furry friend, there may be another reason to give in. New research shows that exposure to indoor cats and dogs in utero or early infancy leads to fewer cases of food allergies as the child grows. Over 65,000 children were tested. and 22% who were exposed…
Read MoreThe silent liver disease experts warn is on the rise among Hispanics and children
The silent liver disease experts warn is on the rise among Hispanics and children The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It performs hundreds of vital functions. While some fat in the liver is normal, too much fat buildup can lead to serious, even life-threatening conditions. While fatty liver disease…
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