Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)
Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. She began her career as a TV news producer in Rochester, NY, before joining CONUS Communications, a pioneering national news satellite organization. She also field produced for ABC, CNN, the Rachael Ray Show and Farmers’ Almanac TV. 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.
Outbreaks of salmonella infections are being linked to contact with an increase in backyard chickens, ducks and other poultry, according to the Centers for Disease[...]
The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) is common in southern, central and eastern parts of the country, and is now reported to have reached parts[...]
Foodborne illnesses increase during the summer because bacteria grow faster in warmer temperatures. When preparing food outdoors away from sinks and refrigeration, the opportunity for[...]
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) is recommended in the U.S. for all children at 12 to 15 months of age. A second dose[...]
The first human bite in the U.S. by Haemaphysalis longicornis, commonly known as the Asian longhorned tick, has been reported. "As the name implies, the[...]
Urinary incontinence is a common issue for many women, especially those who have had children. Simple physical activity can put pressure or stress on your[...]
There's a saying that you reap what you sow. And in the case of a vegetable garden, a rich harvest may bring more than dinner.[...]
Two confirmed cases of the typhoid fever have been reported in the U.S., including in Los Angeles and Boston. This sometimes life-threatening bacteria infects more[...]
Summer, spring, winter or fall. Every season brings its benefits and challenges, especially for kids who play outdoors. Hear what Dr. Angela Mattke, a Mayo[...]
Drug use and homelessness are cited as two main reasons why hepatitis A infections have increased nearly 300% in the U.S. since 2015, according to[...]
Ready or not, ticks are out. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness, but it's not the only concern, says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, a[...]
Farro is an ancient grain that resembles brown rice, and is packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Popular in Italy, this healthy dish[...]