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.
A rise in invasive serogroup Y meningococcal disease has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory for healthcare providers. "Meningococcal[...]
To shampoo or not to shampoo? That might be your question each time you head into the shower. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says,[...]
Health officials around the globe, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, are monitoring the ongoing avian influenza outbreak.[...]
Editor's note: April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Throat cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers, and it is often linked to HPV. Oropharyngeal cancer,[...]
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[...]