Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that[...]

Do your feet always feel cold, even when it's not chilly outside? While cold weather can be a common cause, persistent cold feet might point[...]

H5N1 bird flu, also known as avian influenza, continues to spread, with reports of a third human case from an unknown exposure source. To date, 67 cases[...]

Excessive alcohol use can harm the body in many ways, including an increase in the risk of various cancers. It damages liver cells, leading to[...]

Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is[...]

Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, which account for about 70% of cases.  Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin,[...]

As the new year begins, many people are setting resolutions to eat healthier, stay active and manage their weight through dieting. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a[...]

It's officially 2025. A new year offers new beginnings and an opportunity to reset your eating habits after the holidays.  Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian,[...]

Pregnancy is a time of significant change for a woman's body. Hormones fluctuate, energy levels shift and new challenges arise. One such challenge that some[...]

If you are one of the millions of women identified as having dense breasts, your healthcare team may recommend supplemental or additional screening to check[...]

If you are planning a pregnancy or just found out you are pregnant, you likely have many questions. Dr. Summer Allen, a family physician at Mayo[...]

If you've been bit by a stomach bug lately, you're not alone. Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get[...]