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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.

Celebrate safely: Use caution when using fireworks and sparklers

Americans everywhere will be celebrating Independence Day on July 4, and that often means fireworks and sparklers are involved. While exciting, fireworks also can be dangerous if[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 1, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips from a gynecological surgeon on recovery from surgery

Every year, about 4 million gynecologic surgeries are performed in the U.S. Among these, hysterectomies are the most common, with over half a million procedures[...]

By Deb Balzer • July 1, 2024
How extreme heat and humidity affect your health

Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr.[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 26, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and the heart connection

Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. The average age of natural[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 9, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Testing gait to help in early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease

Editor's note: June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month How does your gait — or how you walk — relate to your brain health? Considerably,[...]

By Deb Balzer • June 4, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits of an active workstation

For the millions of people who sit at a desk for long hours at a time, day after day, you may want to stand up[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 30, 2024
A Mayo Clinic virologist explains FLiRT and why you may need a new COVID-19 vaccination 

 A new variant of COVID-19, known as FLiRT, is now the most dominant strain in the U.S. This variant, which evolved from the omicron strain,[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 30, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Common types of skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting millions worldwide. This cancer comes in two main types: melanoma, which is less common but[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 28, 2024
Monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza, bird flu, outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to actively monitor the ongoing outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, and says that[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 22, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Ticks and the diseases they carry

In many regions of the U.S. and the world, enjoying the great outdoors comes with a hidden risk: ticks and the diseases they carry. Ticks[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 21, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and menopause

Menopause marks a significant transition for women, yet understanding its precursor, perimenopause, and its symptoms can be complex. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic's Center[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 13, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: When to seek care for pelvic pain

Pelvic pain is common, affecting 15% of women of reproductive age. Pinpointing its cause, whether it's endometriosis, ovarian cysts or musculoskeletal issues, can be a[...]

By Deb Balzer • May 10, 2024
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