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ROCHESTER, Minn. – Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing are collaborating to create a new academic pathway for nurse-midwives that will expand the nurse-midwifery workforce in the Upper Midwest. The collaboration creates a pathway for students admitted to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program to complete the approximately 1,000 hours of required clinical training at Mayo Clinic hospitals in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The program is open to nurses who work within and outside of Mayo Clinic. The application process will begin in August of this year,…
IT’S JUST AFTER 7:00 a.m. on a Friday morning in March, and Representative Jamie Raskin has decided that he wants to drive himself to chemotherapy. Once he starts his “five-drug chemo cocktail,” he won’t be able to operate a vehicle for days. This is his chance. With his hands on the steering wheel at ten and two, he glides through the green lights on Nebraska Avenue in downtown D.C., 25 minutes away from his home in Maryland. He passes rows of cherry blossoms and makes a right into the parking garage of Georgetown University Hospital.Absent is the buttoned-up attire one…
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It’s also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur. Experts are developing ways to reduce bladder cancer recurrence, and, with treatments and follow-up care tailored to each person’s cancer, outcomes are improving. Mark Tyson, II, M.D., a Mayo Clinic urologic surgeon, explains: Blood in the urine may be the first sign of bladder cancer. The first symptom of bladder cancer is often blood in the urine, but Dr. Tyson says it isn’t always visible. “Patients will either be told that they have blood…
If you’ve held off on buying that air fryer, rowing machine, or mattress, we’ve got excellent news for you: Amazon just announced official dates for Prime Day 2023. This year it’ll fall on Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12.You don’t need to wait until then to fill your cart, however, as Amazon is offering stellar early sales leading up to the main event. A word to the wise: Prime Day can be chaotic, with lightning deals starting and stopping at all hours, so it’s never a bad idea to get a head start on shopping.What’s Amazon Prime Day?Since 2015…
Training for a half marathon offers the perfect mix of challenge and celebration. You need to dedicate time to build up your endurance and strength, but doing so doesn’t take over your entire schedule—as long as you know how to train for a half marathon efficiently. “Just about anyone can do a half marathon with the proper training,” says Mark Coogan, New Balance Boston Elite coach and former Olympic marathoner. “The key is preparing your body for the distance without overdoing it and causing injury.”A lot of beginners end up falling on two ends of the training spectrum: They either…
Belly fat can pose a risk to your health by leading to serious complications, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and liver and kidney issues, research says. Your genetics play a role in where your body stores fat, and your eating habits can influence fat storage as well. The types of food you choose, portions, and timing can all play a role in body fat. In particular, there are certain foods that may be more likely to lead to abdominal fat. Today, we’re calling out eight inflammatory foods that cause belly fat so you can nix them…
12 Best Over-The-Counter Allergy Medicines For Adults Of 2023<p>Curious how allergy medicine works? The main active ingredient is antihistamines, which “work by reducing histamine levels in your body which is a chemical released by allergy (mast) cells in response to an allergen,” says Dr. Parikh.<br></p><p>This phenomenon causes allergy meds to work almost instantly. “Oral antihistamines can begin working 20 to 180 minutes after ingestion, while nasal steroids work best when used daily,” says Rabia Chaudhry, MD, an allergist and immunologist at South Florida Food Allergy Center. (You can take antihistamines daily, too, BTW.)</p><p>Some people even give allergies a one-two punch,…
We all need mindful rejuvenation from time to time. But busy vacations with tight schedules and long lines can easily become as stressful as our daily work lives. Silent meditation retreats offer the opportunity to unplug during our time with deep silence. Whether choosing a three-day or a weeklong stay, silent meditation retreats provide calming programs for growth, health, mindfulness and inner exploration better than any cruise or amusement park can. And our list of retreats just may offer the quiet time away that you need to build your resilience and recharge your soul.What is a silent meditation retreat?Silent meditation…
Among the many uses and types of therapeutic peptides, the topic of peptides for muscle growth is drawing increased interest among the research community and the public at large. Any gym-goer knows that building muscle is difficult on the best of days, and requires dedication to a strict workout routine and a nutrition protocol. For these reasons, it’s no surprise that scientists are increasingly looking into peptides as compounds that may aid in hypertrophy, or muscle growth processes. Here are the best peptides for muscle growth, along with a review of the safety and effectiveness of peptides for bodybuilding. Top…
If you’re avoiding kombucha because you don’t think it tastes good — well, you probably haven’t tried the best kombuchas. Sure, “booch” is made from a yeast and bacteria colony (known as a SCOBY) that looks like a baby alien, and its tartness can be an acquired taste for some people, but there are some amazing flavors out there. And if science eventually supports all of kombucha’s purported health benefits, that’ll simply be a bonus. So before you swear off kombucha, here are 10 of the best-tasting brands you should try. 1. GT’s Taste-wise, GT’s Enlightened Synergy Trilogy is hard to beat. With touches of…