Regenerative medicine helps with facial reconstruction after skin cancer
For generations, people have intentionally and unintentionally exposed their skin to the sun. As a result, skin cancer has become the most common form of cancer in the U.S., according to the Centers f...
3 Dec 202017min
How messenger RNA vaccines work
The first COVID-19 vaccines to reach the market are likely to be messenger RNA vaccines, or mRNA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mRNA vaccines work by teaching cells in t...
2 Dec 202020min
Managing the COVID-19 surge
The current COVID-19 surge numbers could worsen in coming days as experts prepare for a post-Thanksgiving holiday increase in cases. Increased positivity rates lead to more people needing hospitalizat...
1 Dec 202017min
Mayo Clinic expands living liver donation program
More than 12,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a liver transplant, and 1 in 5 of those on the national waiting list will die or become too sick before an organ becomes available. Due to the short...
30 Nov 202015min
Finding relief from epileptic seizures
Eric Berg has had seizures due to epilepsy since he was 12 years old. This past year, his seizures increased in frequency, affecting his day-to-day life and his ability to work. With encouragement fro...
25 Nov 202019min
CDC recommends no Thanksgiving travel
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday will look different for families across the country this year. As the pandemic worsens, the Centers for Disease Control and P...
24 Nov 202027min
Remote monitoring for COVID-19 patients
COVID-19 patients may experience a mild case of the illness, and others may experience the most severe symptoms, which can lead to death. There are some patients who recover at home but are monitored...
23 Nov 202019min
Interventions and resources after autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disor...
20 Nov 202036min
