Archive for April 2023

You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It has also been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South…

Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. “Rarely, we see crossover…

Virtual reality could be providing a more efficient workout than you think. Kinesiology expert Jimmy Bagley, PhD, discusses using VR as a way to exercise. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/video/jimmy-bagley

What is non-suicidal self-injury? Dr. Craig Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through the symptoms, causes, and treatments non-suicidal self-injury, otherwise known as self-harm. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/413uZhC 0:00     Introduction 0:19     What is self-injury? 1:05     Emotional triggers 1:22     Signs of self-injury 2:00     When to seek help 2:54     Ways you can help loved ones…

What causes Bipolar disorder? Dr. Mark Frye, M.D., a clinical psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through the symptoms, causes, and treatments for Bipolar disorder. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3K9kX7C 0:00     Introduction 0:26     What is bipolar disorder? 1:46     Who gets bipolar disorder?     2:09     Causes 2:19     Symptoms 2:39     Bipolar Type I & Type II Disorder 3:04     How is…

On average, 17 people die each day waiting for a transplant, which is why expanding the donor pool has never been more important. Traditionally, donor hearts were retrieved from patients who were declared brain dead, but their hearts remained beating. However, game-changing organ perfusion systems, such as “heart in a box,” have allowed for increased…

Following a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Steven Fietek has a renewed zest for life. Watch his story. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ FOR THE MEDIA ONLY: Register at https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/re… to access clean and nat sound versions of this video on the…