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Mayo Clinic Minute: It's the season for cluster headaches

Cluster headaches aren't that common, but they are extremely painful. And they often occur during the fall season.

Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren's contracture without surgery

Dupuytren's (DOO-puh-trenz) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

About a third of people call doctors by their first names, a new study shows

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic evaluated about 90,000 messages between doctors and their patients and found differences in patients' responses based on the doctor's gender and area of practice

WEKU · Oct 14, 2022

Woman shares photo of ‘mouldy’ breast implant that led to autoimmune disorder

‘I’m happy, healthy, and more importantly, extremely lucky to be able to get back to my normal self’

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: Debunking head lice myths

September is National Head Lice Prevention Month, a time to understand the signs, importance of screenings and available treatments.

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: What is atrial fibrillation?

Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade.

Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Probiotics, gut bacteria and weight — what's the connection?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend insists that taking a probiotic supplement has helped her lose 50 pounds by keeping her gut bacteria in check. Will taking a probiotic in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise help me lose weight?

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: Transforming snack time with healthy options

A healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of childhood obesity involves getting enough exercise, limiting processed and sugary treats, as well as getting the right amount of sleep. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says promoting healthy choices start at snack time.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is the benefit of cochlear implants over hearing aids?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 70 years old and have worn hearing aids for about a decade. Over the past several years, my hearing seems to be getting worse. Although I have tried several different kinds of hearing aids, I feel as if they are not effective any longer. A friend…

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a Hispanic biobank?

A growing number of people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic. That has the medical community looking closer at diversifying information and samples that can apply to a broader patient population.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022