Health
Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health
A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal.
Feb 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Video: Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased
Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S.
Feb 26, 2024
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Neuroscience
What is frontotemporal dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms ...
Feb 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Video: Can extra salt hurt your kidneys?
Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt.
Feb 25, 2024
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Cardiology
Spotlight on early detection of three heart diseases using ECG-AI
Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag ...
Feb 22, 2024
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Cardiology
Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter
Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs ...
Feb 22, 2024
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Health
Video: Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in 500 people.
Feb 21, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Newborns diagnosed with syphilis at alarming rates
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that looks at sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has some concerning news, especially when it comes to syphilis. While cases of other STIs, like chlamydia ...
Feb 20, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes?
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 ...
Feb 20, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Encephalitis: Expert explains why early treatment is important
Encephalitis is a disease that involves the inflammation or swelling of the brain. It can happen because of infections or immune system problems, and early treatment is important. That's why Sarosh Irani, B.M.B.Ch., a neurologist ...
Feb 20, 2024
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