Archive for May 2023

Michael Gustafson was athletic, a state gymnastics champ before being diagnosed with brain cancer when he was 10. While the diagnosis meant he had to give up gymnastics, Michael went on to play basketball and baseball, run cross-country, and, later, play golf. “Even when he could only walk four or five holes, his coach still…

Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural menopause in the U.S is 52. There’s early menopause, under the age of 45 years, and premature menopause, under the age of 40 years, that may affect a very small…

Making sure a patient’s bones are as healthy as possible before undergoing spinal surgery has been shown to lower the rate of complications. Dr. Benjamin Elder says some surgeries involve attaching screws or other hardware to strengthen and stabilize the spine. Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons and endocrinologists, who specialize in bone metabolism, work together to help…

The pediatric mental health crisis, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, is the top patient safety concern of 2023, according to a new report from a top U.S. patient safety and research firm. “Even before COVID-19, the impact of social media, gun violence, and other socioeconomic factors were causing elevated rates of depression and anxiety…

Menopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Another common complaint is weight gain. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Juliana Kling explains what is behind menopausal weight gain, and what we can do to combat it. ____________________________________________ FOR THE…