On the verge of predicted COVID-19 surge with delta variant
The delta variant is being blamed for hot spots in the U.S. where cases of COVID-19 are on the rise. These hot spots account for most cases in the U.S. They are also the geographical areas that tend t...
15 Juli 202133min
Be aware of the rare cancer called sarcoma
A sarcoma is a rare form of cancer that begins in the bones and in the softer connective tissues in the body. Sarcomas that begin in the bones are called "bone cancer," and sarcomas that forms in the ...
12 Juli 202119min
Working toward more diversity in orthopedic surgery
Of all the medical and surgical subspecialties, orthopedic surgery historically has had the lowest percentage of women and minorities. Mayo Clinic’s orthopedic surgery department is working to change ...
9 Juli 202112min
The new work-life balancing act
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way people work. As vaccination rates increase, some people are returning to the office. But many companies have opted to keep their employees working from home p...
7 Juli 202116min
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Taking the fear out of cardiac testing
When it comes to the heart, it can be scary to seek care when you think you might be having a problem. Tests may be necessary to evaluate your heart, and the unfamiliar terminology associated with the...
2 Juli 202131min
Summer travel and people not in your bubble during COVID-19 pandemic
"The reason we have the COVID-19 delta variant, the reason we have the delta plus variant is because of unimmunized people who get infected," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and...
30 Juni 202129min
Early detection and new therapies for carotid artery stenosis
Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing of the large arteries or vessels on the sides of the neck that carry blood to the head and the brain. This narrowing is usually the result of a buildup of fatty ...
28 Juni 202116min
Sorting out car seat safety with the Mayo Mom
The best way to keep your children safe in the car is to secure them in a properly installed car seat. But more than half of all car seats may be improperly installed, according to the Centers for Dis...
25 Juni 202138min
