Advances in managing MS
An estimated 2.8 million people worldwide are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. In this disease, the immune system attacks the protecti...
12 Jul 202216min
Ask the Mayo Mom: How exercise benefits the body and mind
The amount of physical activity children need depends on their age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children ages 3 through 5 years need to be active throughout the day wh...
8 Jul 202233min
The importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the U.S. have been expanded to include children ages 6 months to 5 years. The new vaccine recommendations mean children in the under-5 age group can receive a three...
6 Jul 202231min
Proton beam therapy spares surrounding tissue when treating bone cancer
Sarcoma is the general term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissues of the body, including muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of your joints. Ther...
5 Jul 202228min
How a pancreas transplant can cure diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that impairs the body's ability to regulate blood sugar due to inadequate insulin production. Producing insulin is a function of the pancreas — a long, flat gland that ...
1 Jul 202226min
Regenerating damaged skin
Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that looks to repair, replace or restore diseased cells, tissues or organs. One specialty that's a natural fit for regenerative medicine is dermatology. That...
28 Jun 202220min
The importance of HIV testing
The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to delay testing and treatments for a variety of diseases and conditions. This includes HIV testing. During the pandemic, the number HIV diagnosis decline, but tha...
24 Jun 202221min
What to expect after breast cancer
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. But it can occur in people of all gender identities. Nearly 13% of women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with br...
21 Jun 202222min
