Genetics

Study explores heart failure, uncovers gene's role in recovery

Mayo Clinic researchers studying the genetics of people who had recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of heart failure, have found a particular gene to target for developing future drug ...

Health

Getting adequate vitamin D in the fall and winter

Vitamin D plays a large role in overall health, but it can be challenging to absorb sufficient levels—especially in the colder months. A Baylor College of Medicine expert provides tips on how to maintain your vitamin D ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: Testing the efficacy of new vaccines against enteroviruses

Marta Butrym from the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM), at the department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending her thesis, "Novel vaccines and antiviral treatments for enterovirus induced infections and disease," ...

Genetics

Q&A: Understanding carrier screening for family planning

Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband and I want to expand our family and are trying to get pregnant with our first baby. I've read about family planning couples can do before conceiving and learned about carrier screening. We don't ...

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