Internal Medicine Dr Lida Fatemi on Staying Cool this Summer

When a heat wave hits: Drink lots of water, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which dehydrate you. Eat lighter meals, more often. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Check on loved ones who live alone or don’t have air conditioning. Stay inside as much as possible and avoid outdoor chores. #heatwaves #summer #heatstroke…

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Mayo Clinic Minute – What does a dense breast tissue diagnosis mean?

A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breast tissue.  Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased…

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Close-to-home care critical for heart attack survivor

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On a Monday in late March, Karren Smith was caring for her 6-year-old grandson when she started feeling a heaviness in her chest. At first, she brushed it off, thinking it was heartburn, but the feeling persisted so she took some aspirin. Then she started feeling tingling in her left arm and soreness in her jaw.…

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Yolanda Dietrich Shares Her Psoriasis Journey #shorts

What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy patches. On lighter skin, the patches can be red with white scales. On darker skin, the patches can be purplish, violet, or brown with gray scales.…

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Understanding Opioid Overdose

What are the signs of an opioid overdose emergency? Dr. Tyler Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of psychiatry at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common risks associated with opioid overdoses. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3JAwjCk #opioidoverdose #emergencymedicine #DrTylerOesterle #MayoClinic #mentalhealth #shorts

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Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

What causes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Dr. Monica Taylor-Desir, M.D., M.P.H., a community psychiatrist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common symptoms and treatments for PTSD. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/46u1o4k #PTSD #posttraumaticstressdisorder #mentalhealth #ptsdtreatment #MayoClinic #shorts

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Understanding Non-suicidal Self-injury

What is non-suicidal self-injury? Dr. Craig Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist with Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common signs of non-suicidal self-injury. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/3O20O6N #nonsuicidalselfinjury #DrCraigSawchuk #mentalhealth #MayoClinic #shorts

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Understanding Anorexia Nervosa

What is anorexia nervosa? Dr. Leslie Sim, Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through some of the common signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Get informed: https://mayocl.in/46m4MOV #anorexia #anorexianervosa #eatingdisorders #DrLeslieSim #mentalhealth #MayoClinic #shorts

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