Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)
Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. Joining Mayo Clinic in 2015, Deb writes, produces and collaborates on medical stories with Mayo Clinic’s leading experts, providing trusted health and medical information to help patients.
On this week's episode of Tomorrow's Cure, we explore brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), cutting-edge technologies that create direct communication pathways between the human brain and external[...]
When the spine begins to curve sideways during childhood or adolescence, it can lead to a condition known as scoliosis. While traditional treatments have remained[...]
For many cancer patients, treatment can be an isolating and overwhelming journey — marked by fear, fatigue and the constant burden of travel. But what[...]
Skin allergies are common and often frustrating to diagnose. But new technology could soon help change that.Dr. Alison Bruce, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, is[...]
In this week’s Tomorrow’s Cure episode, explore a revolutionary frontier in medicine: the ability to predict disease before symptoms even manifest. Listen to experts at the forefront[...]
Wearable technology is transforming how people track health, manage chronic conditions and personalize care. In this episode of Tomorrow's Cure, experts reveal how these tools are[...]
In the 50 years since it was identified, Lyme disease has become one of the most recognized and widespread vector-borne illnesses in the world. Transmitted[...]
Tomorrow's Cure is back for season three. In recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, the episode highlights one of the most devastating and complex diagnoses,[...]
A new test in development at Mayo Clinic could help doctors diagnose valley fever faster, possibly at the first visit. Also known as coccidioidomycosis, valley fever is[...]
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive[...]
Editor's note: May is both Traumatic Awareness Month and Biking Month Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a[...]
Wildfires in parts of the Midwest are causing concerns about air quality, even far from the flames. Understanding how wildfire smoke affects health can help[...]