Archive for February 2024

In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That’s according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it’s never too late to…

Explore the eight pillars of “Practical Optimism.” The book delves into purpose, emotional processing, and problem-solving – backed by science for enhanced well-being. https://www.webmd.com/balance/video/sue-varma?src=soc_yt — TRANSCRIPT — [MUSIC PLAYING] JOHN WHYTE Hi, I’m Dr. John Whyte, the Chief Medical Officer of WebMD. Are you a glass half full or half empty type of person? Does…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. On 04-28-2023, the Case Records of the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurosurgery featured a L4 laminectomy + posterior fusion for vertebral fracture.

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. On 05-05-2023, the Case Records of the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurosurgery featured a pteronial approach for tumor resection.

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery.On 05-05-2023, the Case Records of the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurosurgery featured a cerebral angiogram for fistula treatment.

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. On 04-28-2023, the Case Records of the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurosurgery featured an right sided redo craniotomy for tumor resection.

Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. “Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans,” says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. “Wherever…

Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals. Many recipes call for salt in the ingredients, and many people add table salt to their food for flavor.…