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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: Exercise helps prevent bone fractures and falls

Vitamin D supplements no longer are recommended to prevent falls for people 65 years or older, according to new guidelines by the U.S. Preventative Services Task[...]

By Deb Balzer • April 23, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Tips to stay healthy during air travel

If you've ever felt sick after traveling on an airplane, you may want to consider some of your behaviors and movements. Where you sit and[...]

By Deb Balzer • April 16, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Long-term health risks of gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes happens when a woman's body can’t make enough insulin during pregnancy. Most women with gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies; however, there are risks of future[...]

By Deb Balzer • April 13, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Number of flu cases dropping; season not over

The number of flu cases is dropping, but flu season is not over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says many states still[...]

By Deb Balzer • April 9, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Yellow fever outbreak in Brazil

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends those traveling to Brazil get a yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel. "Currently,[...]

By Deb Balzer • April 2, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tai chi keeps seniors on their feet

Exercise is important for everyday health, but one exercise in particular helps prevent falls and broken bones in seniors, according to recently published research. Dr. Robert Wermers,[...]

By Deb Balzer • April 2, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: New device can prevent migraine attacks

More than 38 million Americans suffer from migraine. It is the sixth most disabling neurologic disease globally, according to the World Health Organization. Yet, migraine often[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 29, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Understanding chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. Some people, including African-Americans, Native Americans and Asian-Americans, are at higher risk of developing chronic kidney[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 28, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Prevent norovirus with good hand hygiene

Norovirus is a highly contagious infection. It's a leading cause of illness and outbreaks from contaminated food in the U.S., and is often described by those[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 26, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is rheumatoid arthritis?

More than 54 million Americans suffer from painful, swollen joints caused by arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 20, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Avoid illness during spring break at the beach

March is a traditional travel month for thousands of college students and families as spring break gets underway. And many of those travel destinations include[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 19, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Finding relief for osteoarthritis pain

If you’re experiencing progressive pain in your joints, you may be one of the more than 54 million Americans who are experiencing arthritis. The Centers[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 19, 2018
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