Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart

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 not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why.

Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism

New research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection of pancreatic cancer. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are working to identify high-risk patients who could benefit from selective screening for the disease, which kills more than 50,000 Americans a year.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain

Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects.

Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Role of the larynx and how to protect it

When you talk, many parts of your body work together to make a sound. The larynx, also called the voice box, plays an important part in the process.

Dr. David Lott, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist who led the first known clinical trial on laryngeal transplantation in the U.S., says that, along with speech production, the larynx has many other vital roles.

Mayo Clinic recognized for disability inclusion

Mayo Clinic recently received the highest possible score on the Disability Equality Index and was named a "Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion" by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN.

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