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.
For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure.The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and[...]
On April 8, North America will experience a total solar eclipse, stretching across parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, with approximately 31.6 million people[...]
Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse[...]
Editor's note: March is Endometriosis Awareness Month Endometriosis is a painful condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus.[...]
The weather can be unpredictable, especially in late winter. One day it might be sunny and warm, the next day it might be freezing and[...]
Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health[...]
Editor's note: March 4 is World HPV Awareness Day There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer.[...]
With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe[...]
Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to[...]
Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and[...]
Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because[...]
Millions of football fans will be gathering to cheer on their favorite team during Sunday's big game. And with the excitement around the highly anticipated[...]