The rainbow of urine colors: What's typical, what's not
Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine. So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks. When you drink less, the yellow color becomes stronger. Some foods and medications can change the color of urine. For example, foods like beets, blackberries and fava beans can turn urine pink or red. Some medications… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you need more vitamin D in the winter?
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and neuromuscular health. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says one of the main ways your body gets vitamin D is through direct sunlight on the skin. And during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, that can sometimes be a challenge. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/7D5TR8eRdCs Journalists: Broadcast-quality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Consumer Health: Flu vaccination and cancer
National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed Dec. 4–8, which makes this a good time to learn more about the flu and why it's especially important that you get a flu shot if you have cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mayo Clinic recommend a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is your best defense against flu. If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now's the time. For… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo gives tips on preventing falls on ice during busy season
MANKATO, Minn. – Tis the season of a million errands and shopping trips, and it just so happens to coincide with that time of year when ice and snow begin to impact travel, both in our cars and on foot. In the north country, a good pair of boots isn't always enough to protect your feet and ankles from injury if you're not careful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 1… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips from a dietitian on managing holiday indulgences
Whether it's work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But overindulging during the holiday season can bring unwelcome consequences.Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, shares three tips to help manage holiday indulgences this season. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/gMCQIt_bIUs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells
When Joanina Gicobi began her Ph.D. degree five years ago at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, she was interested in thinking creatively about ways to improve cancer treatment. In particular, she was curious about the body's natural ability to fight tumors: Could that process be improved? In the laboratory of Haidong Dong, M.D., Ph.D., sh e joined efforts to learn more about the T cells that are part of an inherent cancer-killing immune response. Joanina Gicobi,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Health and zombie cells in aging
With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules. When a person is young, the immune system responds and eliminates senescent cells, often referred to as zombie cells. However, zombie cells linger and contribute to various age-related health problems and diseases. Mayo Clinic researchers, in two studies, shed light on the biology of aging cells. In a study published in Aging Cell, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed zombie… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Consumer Health: Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?
Crohn ’s and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1 –7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms of these disorders. Researchers estimate that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn ’s disease, and 600,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. have ulcerative colitis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic expert on future of HIV on World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and pays tribute to those affected by the disease. Globally, about 39 million people are living with HIV infection, according to the World Health Organization. HIV is the virus that causes the condition. The virus can spread through sexual contact, sharing infected needles and, less commonly, it can pass from mother to child. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician and HIV researcher, says that, while there… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin achieves Magnet designation for nursing excellence
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin has achieved Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mayo Clinic Health System received the recognition on Nov. 29 as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Best foods to eat when you have a stomach bug
Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, headache, muscle aches and sometimes fever. It's often called a stomach bug or the stomach flu, but it's not actually the flu or influenza, which is a respiratory illness. This infection often develops though contact with an infected person or by ingesting contaminated food or water. An upset stomach is a common symptom of a stomach bug, which can make… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why dogs are good for your health
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We're thinking about getting a dog. We know they're great companions, but how are they good for your health? ANSWER: People with dogs know the benefits of pet ownership. The unconditional love, trust and loyalty shown by your canine companions, coupled with their unbridled enthusiasm on your return home each day, is hard to put into words. There's another plus of having a dog by your side: It improves your overall physical… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Innovation in lung cancer screening, treatment
Lung cancer is the largest cancer killer of adult men and women worldwide. One of the reasons is that by the time symptoms develop, the cancer is too advanced for a cure. The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect cancer at an earlier stage and save more lives. Smoking is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer, and it's recommended that anyone over 55 who has a significant history of smoking, even if… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic study explores heart failure, uncovers gene's role in recovery
Mayo Clinic researchers studying the genetics of people who had recently developed dilated cardiomyopathy, one of the most common causes of heart failure, have found a particular gene to target for developing future drug therapy treatments. The disease makes it harder for the heart's left ventricle to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. In this first genome-wide association study, the researchers sought to understand why some patients get better after developing the condition —… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: How innovation is transforming heart transplants
Mayo Clinic doctors are using innovation to improve the lives of people who suffer from congestive heart failure and other chronic heart conditions. The Organ Care System, also known as "heart in a box, ” is potentially helping to expand the donor pool, which is crucial, considering that more than 4,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a new heart. That’s according to the organization Donate Life America. Dr. Lisa LeMond, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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