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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.

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
Transmission of Zika Virus and Dangers of Mosquitoes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the spread of Zika virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact has been reported. Zika virus is transmitted[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 4, 2016
Many Factors Play into Increased Heart Disease Risk for Those with RA

In honor of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day and National Heart Health Day we are posting a previous Mayo Clinic Q & A article that addresses[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 2, 2016
WHO Says Microcephaly-Zika Virus Link International Emergency

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[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 1, 2016
Tuberculosis: What You Need to Know

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[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 28, 2016
Keep Safe During a Major Winter Snowstorm

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[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 22, 2016
Mayo Expert Discusses Antibiotics Overuse and Misuse

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[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 19, 2016
Powerball Frenzy: Can a Billion Buy You Happiness?

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[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 13, 2016
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