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.
Two key changes in adult vaccine recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include the new shingles vaccine and booster shots for mumps. All adults[...]
Influenza and the common cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. The more intense flu symptoms tend to come on more abruptly than the gradual,[...]
The influenza season in the U.S. already has claimed a number of lives including at least 30 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control[...]
Flu is active in much of the U.S. Along with getting a seasonal flu vaccine, a 20-second way to prevent illness is to wash your hands properly.[...]
Seasonal influenza isn't the only viral illness to watch out for this winter, especially if you have young children and infants. Bronchiolitis is a viral[...]
An experimental blood test to detect eight types of cancer is being called "encouraging." A study published in the journal Science shows researchers developed a single blood[...]
Have you set new health goals for the new year? Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply[...]
"In excess of 30 percent of all of us are going to develop shingles sometime in our life," says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. That's[...]
Although early, it is already shaping up to be a severe season for influenza. Health officials say your best defense is to get vaccinated. It's[...]
Is your child complaining of an earache? It could be an infection. Children are more prone to ear infections than adults, and they can be[...]
It's flu season, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths from seasonal flu have been increasing worldwide. The CDC says[...]
Many families will be opening presents Christmas morning. There is one gift that cannot be packaged or wrapped, though it could certainly save a life[...]