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Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know when colorectal cancer runs in the family

National guidelines recommend people of average risk of developing colorectal cancer begin screening at age 45. However, Dr. Lisa Boardman, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says if your family has a history of colon cancer or if you have a hereditary condition, those guidelines don't necessarily apply. You may need to…

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Thoracic aortic aneurysms

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend was diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. What causes this type of aneurysm, and how fast does it grow? Also, how are thoracic aortic aneurysms treated?

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colorectal cancer cannot be totally prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk and that's with regular screening.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking down colorectal cancer

Cancer of the rectum and colon often are referred to together as colorectal cancer, but treatments can be different.

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription decongestants can have significant side effects. Is this true?

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your uterine fibroid treatment options

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. Up to 80% of those who are born with a uterus may experience these benign masses of muscle in their uterus.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart patients helped by ventricular assist devices

For patients with severe heart failure that cannot be controlled with medicine, a pacemaker or other treatments, a ventricular assist device can be an option. Dr. Robert Scott, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this mechanical pump can help some patients continue to have a full and active life.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What to consider before using melatonin supplements for sleep

There has been a fivefold increase in U.S. adults taking melatonin supplements for sleep, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Naima Covassin, a researcher in Mayo Clinic's Cardiology Lab.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a 'brain pacemaker?'

More than 3 million adults in the U.S. are living with epilepsy. It's a seizure disorder caused by abnormal brain activity. The seizures can lead to physical injury, emotional health issues or even death.

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Mayo Clinic spending $785 million to expand, replace hospitals in Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin

Mayo Clinic announced Tuesday plans for $785 million in hospital construction projects that add momentum to a decade-long growth spurt.

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Mayo Clinic expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

Parents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently postponed a decision on an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 6 months to 4 years old. The FDA is waiting…

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Mayo Clinic Minute: How to maintain a healthy immune system

The body's immune system protects against bacteria, viruses, toxins and other potentially harmful elements. When your immune system is strong, you may not notice it at work, but when it's weakened, symptoms of illness can soon follow.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Hold the salt to help your heart

The Food and Drug Administration outlined new, voluntary guidelines to lower sodium levels in food. But those with high blood pressure or who are at risk for heart disease may want to consider simply saying no to sodium.

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Cases down, but Mayo Clinic expert says COVID-19 pandemic isn't over

With the peak of the omicron surge in the rearview mirror, the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is dropping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says last week's seven-day moving average of daily new cases decreased nearly 43% compared with the previous week. But Mayo Clinic COVID-19…

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Mayo stops scheduling out-of-network Medicare Advantage patients in Minnesota

Mayo Clinic is not scheduling appointments for seniors in certain Medicare Advantage health plans because their insurers haven't negotiated contracts for in-network access to the world-renowned medical center.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart disease in African American women

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ― and at a younger age ― than white women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Hockey safety tips

From peewees to the pros as well as the 2022 Winter Olympics, this is the heart of hockey season. Like all sports, there is always a risk of getting injured.

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: COVID-19 treatment options

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My cousin was diagnosed with COVID-19 last summer and received monoclonal antibody therapy. Another one of my cousins recently was diagnosed with COVID-19 but did not get that treatment. What treatments for COVID-19 are available?

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When surprise bills meet clinical studies

John Mathna got billed $476 to learn about a study he didn't ultimately participate in.

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Separating COVID-19 fact from fiction

Information about the COVID-19 pandemic is ever-evolving, and it can be difficult to keep track of what's fact and what's fiction. Mayo Clinic experts will continue to be a reliable resource for the latest, credible COVID-19 information.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Women's heart attack symptoms vary

You may think there's nothing subtle about a heart attack. But, the truth is, a series of subtle symptoms can signal heart trouble, especially in women.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Helping kids struggling with the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic

As COVID-19 cases surged due to the omicron variant, kids are once again facing disruption to their daily routines. That can mean abrupt changes at school, requiring them to navigate quarantines and social isolation.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: How COVID-19 has affected cancer care

Cancer has not rested during the COVID-19 pandemic, as is evident by the number of people diagnosed with cancer since 2020. Research published by the National Institutes of Health suggests that delayed screening during the pandemic has led to thousands of deaths and make cancers more difficult to treat when…

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What Mayo Clinic COVID-19 experts know about new omicron BA.2 subvariant

The highly transmissible omicron variant now accounts for almost all COVID-19 cases around the world, but a subvariant ― omicron BA.2 ― has emerged that appears to be even more contagious. Cases of omicron BA.2 are limited in the U.S., but COVID-19 experts at Mayo Clinic say the number is…

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Study confirms effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccinations

A new study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms what Mayo Clinic and other experts have been saying: COVID-19 booster vaccinations improve protection against severe illness and hospitalization. The study examined people who had three doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, as well as whether…

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