Archive for May 2023

Genomics for All of Us – Center for Individualized Medicine Grand Rounds, 2023 This presentation was done for the Center for Individualized Medicine Grand Rounds series on May 2nd, 2023. Joshua Denny MD, MS; Chief Executive Officer, All of Us Research Program, National Institutes of Health To Learn More: To learn more about upcoming educational…

Just as a teenager must be trained to drive a car before getting a driver’s license, young people should be trained in how to safely use social media, says the top U.S. organization for therapists and psychologists. The new list of 10 guidelines is also filled with oft-heard recommendations to limit and monitor social media…

Invisible illnesses – illnesses with no outwardly visible signs or symptoms – can be a frustrating and discouraging experience when it comes to navigating healthcare as a patient. Between short appointments, appearing outwardly healthy, and ever-changing health insurance for those in the job market, many people have difficulty managing chronic illnesses. What are some ways…

In the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70% of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70% of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatment for throat and mouth cancers, also referred to as oropharyngeal or head and neck cancers, will depend on location and…

Resentment and Forgiveness Tim Yoder, a Chaplain at Mayo Clinic, talks about how resentment impacts our lives and ways to heal from it.

For many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That’s because sun exposure is one of the most significant risk factors for developing skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the…

Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That’s why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years,…

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Darker skin tones have more melanin. The pigment protects against sun damage and lowers the risk of skin cancer. Some people with dark complexions think melanin shields them from getting skin cancer. But Dr. Dawn Davis says that’s a myth. When melanoma develops in people of color, it’s often diagnosed at a later stage and…