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Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies

Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses how latching and feeding challenges caused by…

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

Mayo Clinic's operating income fell by half last year on rising labor costs

Rising labor costs dampened earnings across Mayo Clinic's health system in 2022 as Minnesota's largest employer confronted staffing problems being felt across the industry.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cholangiocarcinoma and how is it treated?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has been experiencing unusual and persistent fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice. After undergoing a CT scan, her doctor diagnosed her with cholangiocarcinoma. What is this type of cancer? And what treatment options are available?

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Dementia warning sign that strikes in your sleep 10 years before diagnosis

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have identified a strong link between REM sleep disorder and Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD is caused by deposits of abnormal protein called Lewy bodies inside brain cells.

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

Mayo Clinic Minute: Is salt sneaking into your diet?

Too much salt is not good for your health. This is especially true for people who have high blood pressure. Cutting back on how much you reach for the saltshaker is a good start. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says beware of other places salt may be hiding.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Marquez's surgeon "didn't sleep" before career-saving arm operation

Marc Marquez has been through hell and back since he badly broke his right arm at the 2020 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Feb 16, 2023

Marquez's surgeon "didn't sleep a wink" before career-saving arm operation

Marc Marquez has been through hell and back since he badly broke his right arm at the 2020 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix.

Autosport · Feb 16, 2023

Mayo Clinic Minute: What is cardiogenic shock?

Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood and oxygen to the brain and organs. Fatal if not treated immediately, the condition affects approximately 50,000 people in the U.S.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Mayo Clinic Minute: Learn about advances in cataract surgery

Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Chances are most people are going to develop cataracts at some point in their lives.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Mayo Clinic Minute: Success in reducing heart disease deaths, except for young women

Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the world. The good news is that, generally, the numbers are getting better, with one surprising exception. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how treatment bias for younger women may be a contributing…

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023