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

Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen

Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior.

Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains how detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with epilepsy and other neurologic diseases.

Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about bats and rabies

Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose the biggest rabies threat in the U.S.

Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens to your body when you have obstructive sleep apnea?

If you snore, it could be a sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep apnea, says it's a serious medical condition that can cause heart problems and other health issues. 

Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming

Do you feel physically and mentally drained from the demands of work, caregiving and other responsibilities? Do you struggle to find motivation and have trouble concentrating on tasks? You may be emotionally exhausted.⁠

Mayo Clinic ranked among 'Best Children's Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report

Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in 10 pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report's 2024–25 rankings. The rankings recognize the excellence and effectiveness of the team-based approach central to the Mayo Clinic Model of Care.