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.
In honor of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day and National Heart Health Day we are posting a previous Mayo Clinic Q & A article that addresses[...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Zika virus an international emergency. WHO convened an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee today in response to Zika virus outbreaks in parts[...]
New cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the southern region of the United States have raised questions about this deadly disease. It's caused by bacteria that spread from person to person[...]
As the National Weather Service pays close attention to a major winter storm approaching much of eastern part of the United States, health care providers are issuing[...]
The next time you go to see your health care provider for an upper respiratory illnesses, don't assume you'll get a prescription for an antibiotic. The American College[...]
With a record jackpot estimated at more than $1.5 billion, tonight's anticipated Powerball drawing has created a frenzy across the United States. What makes us[...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturers of surgical mesh devices used for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) to address[...]
At Mayo Clinic, we are fortunate to work with patients from around the world to help them lead a healthier and happier life. And, we[...]
One of the most devastating news stories of 2015 has been the growing heroin epidemic in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says[...]
Holiday travel is expected to soar this season. AAA expects more than 100 million Americans to hit the highways and the skyways. While a majority[...]
Are antibiotics a safe and effective alternative to surgery for some kids with appendicitis? A recent study published in JAMA Surgery suggests when chosen by[...]
Watch today's Mayo Clinic Minute It's the time of year when we often find ourselves at holiday parties where plenty of alcohol and high-fat foods are[...]