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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.

Have the Flu? Stay Home!

It's official.  The flu season is here. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says it’s not too late for people who have not[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 8, 2016
Further Investigation Needed on Zika Link to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

The first study providing evidence for Zika virus infection causing Guillain-Barré syndrome has been released in The Lancet. Researchers looked at a Zika outbreak in French Polynesia between October, 2013[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 3, 2016
Dengue Fever in Hawaii: No New Cases

In Hawaii, dengue fever has been a concern after a recent outbreak prompted officials to declare a state of emergency on Hawaii Island (the Big Island). Officials now[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 2, 2016
Men’s Health: Erectile Dysfunction Can Indicate Other Health Concerns

Erectile dysfunction is very common for men yet many do not seek treatment with their health care provider. Mayo Clinic urologist and men's sexual health[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 2, 2016
Heart Health Challenge: Get Moving

Have your best intentions to start an exercise regimen at the beginning of the year faltered? It happens to many of us. We get busy[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 28, 2016
HPV Rates Drop Among Young Women

A vaccine to fight HPV (human papillomavirus) has proven to be effective. A study released in Pediatrics shows a sharp decrease in the number of HPV cases within the six[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 24, 2016
Zika Virus and Microcephaly: Need for More Research

As world health leaders continue to meet and seek ways to fight the Zika virus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put together a[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 22, 2016
Cardiac Rehab Beneficial for Variety of Heart Disorders

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What does cardiac rehab involve? Do you recommend it for everyone who’s had a heart attack, or only in certain cases? ANSWER: Cardiac rehabilitation is[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 18, 2016
Tips to Avoid Heart Disease

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, more than 1 in 3 female adults has some[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 12, 2016
Dengue Fever: What You Need to Know

An outbreak of dengue fever in Hawaii has prompted officials to declare a state of emergency on Hawaii's Big Island. Like Zika virus, dengue fever is spread[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 10, 2016
Zika Virus Impacts Blood Donations

Zika virus continues to make headlines as health officials alert the public about potential risks of spreading the virus through blood donations. This week, the[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 5, 2016
Go Red: Understanding Heart Disease in Women

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. While both men and women are affected by heart disease, the warning signs and symptoms can[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 5, 2016
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