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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.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Psoriasis of the scalp

Psoriasis, a skin condition affecting 2% to 3% of the population, can appear in various areas, including the scalp. Symptoms can range from mild to[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 10, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Breast health during menopause

Your risk of breast cancer increases with age, especially after menopause. Around 8 out of 10 breast cancer cases happen in women over 50.  Dr.[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 9, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Surgical options to treat brachial plexus injuries

Severe damage to the brachial plexus­ — the group of nerves that control the movements of your hands, arms and wrists­­­ — can leave your entire[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 6, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids

Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 4, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Who benefits from taking statins?

If you're at risk of heart disease, your healthcare team might use the pooled cohort equation (PCE) tool to determine your long-term risk and whether taking statins —[...]

By Deb Balzer • October 3, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your thumb pain de Quervain’s tenosynovitis?

De Quervain's tenosynovitis (pronounced da-KWUHR-vanes teena-sine-ah-VITE-us) is a complicated name for a condition that's been referred to as "mother's thumb," "mommy wrist" and "gamer's thumb" —[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 29, 2023
What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season

Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all part of the seasonal respiratory virus lineup. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 25, 2023
At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants

At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections.  But what if you have at-home COVID-19 tests nearing expiration or[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 18, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking healthcare barriers in the Hispanic community

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15–Oct. 15. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the more than 60 million people of Hispanic heritage living in the[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 18, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Walking is a step toward heart health

Walking is an inexpensive form of exercise that many people of various abilities and ages can do. What about those 10,000 steps a day that many[...]

By Deb Balzer • September 12, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy?

A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding,[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 31, 2023
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies

Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall.  These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due[...]

By Deb Balzer • August 28, 2023
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