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Nearly half of cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with preventable risk factors — such as smoking and alcohol use — according to a new American Cancer Society study. It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer.
Mayo Clinic envisions a day when regenerative science makes it possible to offer a total larynx transplant to anyone who needs one. The research team of David Lott, M.D., hopes to overcome a shortage of donor organs and minimize the need for lifelong drugs to prevent organ rejection.
Scorching temperatures continue to blanket much of the U.S. in an ongoing summer heat wave. Prolonged exposure to both heat and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses — from heat cramps to exhaustion to life-threatening heatstroke.
Considered the most aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma grows rapidly, destroying healthy tissue. Despite significant advances in surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation technology, the prognosis of glioblastoma remains poor.
Summer vacation for kids is well underway. From wearing bike helmets to keeping kids hydrated, Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Steven Maher says there are a few things you can do to help keep kids safe during summer play.
