Why are more people dying of uterine cancer?
The number of people who die from uterine cancer is increasing, particularly among Black women. Also called endometrial cancer, uterine cancer begins in the layer of cells that form the lining, or end...
20 Sep 202211min
Raising awareness of childhood cancer
While childhood cancer is rare, 1 in every 266 children and adolescents will be diagnosed with cancer by age 20, according to the American Cancer Society. Each September, advocacy groups, health care ...
16 Sep 202219min
Early diagnosis of peripheral artery disease reduces risk of amputation, heart attack and stroke
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, affects almost 10 million people in the U.S. Approximately one-third of patients will die within five years of a peripheral artery disease diagnosis, and 20% will ex...
13 Sep 202233min
Ask the Mayo Mom: Tumor type, grade determine treatment for pediatric brain tumors
Treatment for brain tumors in children can differ from treatment for brain tumors in adults, so it is important to seek care from specialists in pediatric cancer and neurology. Pediatric brain tumors ...
9 Sep 202235min
What is a cancer survivorship clinic?
Many institutions that provide cancer care also offer cancer survivorship clinics. These clinics focus on helping people with cancer manage the physical, emotional and social effects of cancer and can...
6 Sep 202214min
Updated COVID-19 boosters target omicron variants
The first significant change to COVID-19 vaccines since their rollout came this week as the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for updated Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 boo...
2 Sep 202224min
Helping kids prepare for back-to-school success
In some parts of U.S., school has already begun, and over the next several weeks, almost all children will be back in the classroom after the Labor Day holiday. Setting up students for success at sch...
30 Aug 202214min
Ask the Mayo Mom: Back-to-school Q&A
Getting ready for a new school year can be exciting for children, parents and caregivers. But it also can be stressful and scary. Whether kids are heading to school for the first time or moving to a n...
26 Aug 202233min
