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DeeDee Stiepan is a communications specialist, brings seven years of multimedia journalism experience to her role since joining the News Network team in 2019. A four-time recipient of the Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Awards, DeeDee’s passion lies in telling compelling stories about the people and patients of Mayo Clinic.
Some areas of the U.S. are experiencing a recent uptick in cases of a fungal lung infection called valley fever. In this Mayo Clinic Minute,[...]
It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25[...]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical[...]
If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal[...]
Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for[...]
For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a[...]
School is a huge part of kids' lives, and it can be very stressful, particularly during transitions, such as the beginning of the school year[...]
Active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without[...]
Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding[...]
Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health.[...]
Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is[...]
Nearly half of cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with preventable risk factors — such as smoking and alcohol use — according to a[...]