Cardiovascular - March 2019 Archives

Preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'  Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often called "superbugs," are resistant to most — and, in some cases, all — types of antibiotics. ...

A Facebook post gave John Lawson the idea to build toy cars for children, but his inspiration comes from his friend Dr. Joseph Dearani's pediatric ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Coconut oil for weight loss: Does it work? Coconut oil is from the dried fruit (nut) of the coconut palm tree. ...

A lifesaving heart transplant at Mayo Clinic helped Elise Campbell break free from the physical limitations of a rare genetic heart condition she had lived with since she was 14. Now Elise is relishing the opportunity to enjoy experiences she never thought possible.

Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory Do you occasionally forget your grocery list, the name of the personal trainer you liked at the ...

Fried foods have long been linked to health problems, but research now shows eating fried food daily could lead to an early death. Dr. Stephen ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers Childhood vaccines protect children from several serious or potentially fatal diseases, including tetanus, measles, mumps, ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The 33 million people with atrial fibrillation worldwide not only suffer from bothersome symptoms, but also face a fivefold increased risk ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia that affects an estimated 30 million people worldwide. New research shows that catheter ablation, a ...

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"Flour is the sifted meal from grains, nuts, seeds and legumes," says Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian. "That’s why there can be a lot ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Ready to get in on the aquatic fitness movement? Swimming pools aren't just for laps anymore. Swimmers and nonswimmers alike are ...