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Mayo Clinic Minute – Why it’s important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling
From: Mayo Clinic News Network Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here It’s not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It’s believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent…
Read More‘BE FAST’: Time and Support Key for Younger Stroke Patients #shorts
Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here The morning of his stroke, Evan Parker woke up feeling ill at ease. He recalls he was drinking a cup of coffee at about 9 a.m. He had noticed a slight headache for the past few days, but now it was much worse. He…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – Can menopause cause brain fog?
From: Mayo Clinic News Network Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here Menopause can bring on an array of symptoms from hot flashes to weight gain. But can it cause problems with memory? Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Juliana Kling explains what menopausal women often describe as brain fog. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC:…
Read MoreThe first steps toward a career in biomedical research and medicine
From: Mayo Clinic News Network Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here For undergraduate students joining Mayo Clinic’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, the 10-week experience is sometimes the first step toward a career in biomedical research and medicine. SURF student Eran Maina spent time doing research in the Mayo…
Read MoreUnderstanding Opioid Overdose: Causes, Signs and When to Seek Help
From: Mayo Clinic News Network Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here Learn about the indications of an opioid overdose from Dr. Tyler Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor of psychiatry at Mayo Clinic. Discover the causes, symptoms, and when to seek help for this potentially life-threatening condition from our expert…
Read MoreOverview of COVID-19 Vaccines
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Read MoreCanada to Require Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes #shorts
Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here Canada will be the first country in the world to require health warnings be printed on individual cigarettes, the country’s health ministry announced Wednesday. Some of the messages that will appear on cigarettes and little cigars include: “Tobacco smoke harms children.” “Cigarettes cause leukemia.”…
Read MoreRespiratory Infections and Asthma
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Read MoreFlavanols Can Boost Memory for Some People: Study #shorts
Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that eating certain nutrients may help the brain stave off the effects of aging. This latest indication, from researchers at Columbia and Harvard universities, shows that older people who had a diet low in…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – How can you avoid back surgery?
From: Mayo Clinic News Network Need Caregiver Certification? Get that through the American Caregiver Association right here Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation.…
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