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

Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant, restoring vital functions for Michigan man

A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic.

This transformative and complex procedure underscores Mayo Clinic's skilled multidisciplinary surgical team who provide hope to patients with complex medical needs.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Cholesterol — know your numbers

Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood. Your body needs a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D. The catch: You don't need too much cholesterol.

Mayo researchers study stool samples to unlock microbiome's role in cancer treatment

At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, scientists are investigating stool samples to uncover new insights into cancer treatment. Often seen as waste, stool may provide valuable information about the microbiome — a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses in the gut.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Minimally invasive hysterectomy

A hysterectomy can treat many gynecologic conditions, including fibroids, painful periods and cancer, such as endometrial, cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers.

Dr. Megan Wasson, a gynecologic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, says the decision to undergo a hysterectomy is highly individualized, based on each patient's specific needs.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Stomach cancer in younger people

While rates of stomach cancer in older patients have been declining for decades, early-onset stomach cancer is increasing and makes up around 30% of stomach cancer diagnoses.⁠
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Dr. Travis Grotz, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, calls this an alarming trend and shares what people should know about the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer.⁠

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