Items Tagged ‘USA Today’

March 20, 2020

Nurses screening patients for coronavirus step outside to a rainbow, ‘a sign of hope’

By Karl Oestreich

USA Todayby Adrianna Rodriguez “A sign of hope.” That’s how the Mayo Clinic in Arizona interpreted a rainbow that appeared over health professionals who were screening patients for COVID-19. A photo of the natural phenomenon went viral after the Mayo Clinic posted it on their Facebook page garnering more 2,700 likes and 300 shares as […]

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Tags: Alex Kruysman, coronavirus, COVID-19, Mayo Clinic nursing, USA Today


November 7, 2019

How daylight saving time affects your sleep and overall health

By Karl Oestreich

USA Todayby Ashley May Daylight saving time ends and clocks will “fall back” an hour this weekend, giving Americans the feeling of an extra hour in the morning, which could negatively affect their health. “Ever since the institution of daylight saving time, there has been controversy regarding whether it accomplishes its goals or not, and […]

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Tags: Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine, USA Today


March 8, 2019

Daylight saving time starts this weekend: Who observes it, will it affect health?

By Kelley Luckstein

USA Today By Scott Craven, Ashley May, and Doyle Rice On Sunday, the vast majority of Americans will lose an hour of sleep as clocks are set ahead for daylight saving time… Gaining or losing an hour probably will affect sleep patterns, often for about five to seven days, said Timothy Morgenthaler, Mayo Clinic’s co-director […]

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Tags: Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, sleep, USA Today


February 1, 2019

What should you eat the day after the Super Bowl? An omelet and soup, nutrition experts say

By Karl Oestreich

USA Today by Ashley May Monday after game day isn’t the day to skip breakfast. Go for something hearty: Eggs, which contain vitamin D, are a good source of protein. A whole grain carbohydrate like a whole grain bread or muffin, healthy source of fat like avocado or nuts, vegetables (maybe in an omelet) and […]

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Tags: Dr. Donald Hensrud, Mayo Clinic Diet, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, USA Today


November 28, 2018

Parents benefit from napping, too. Here’s the best way to get your 40 winks

By Karl Oestreich

USA Today by Lois Krahn, M.D. Napping is not just for babies. Healthy adults can benefit from a quick 40 winks, too. Like our younger counterparts (aka our kids), adults see benefits such as increased alertness, improved mood, reduced fatigue, better performance and greater relaxation. But there are some things to consider to get the […]

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Tags: Dr. Losi Krahn, napping, USA Today


November 22, 2017

Don’t let shingles get you the way it got me

By Karl Oestreich

USA Today by Bruce Horovitz For most people, the first stage of shingles begins as a slightly painful rash with tiny, clear blisters around the chest or belly. This is when early detection and quick action — seeing a doctor and getting on antiviral drugs and oral corticosteroids — may save days of pain and […]

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Tags: Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, Infectious Diseases, shingles, USA Today


November 10, 2017

Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for November 10, 2017

By Karl Oestreich

Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich;  Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik   Today.com 7 things your doctor wants you to know about Alzheimer’s by […]

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November 3, 2017

Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights

By Karl Oestreich

Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich;  Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik   CNN Emergency declaration is key to curbing opioid epidemic, experts say by […]

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October 28, 2017

Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights

By Karl Oestreich

Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich;  Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik   Reuters Heart health disparities take toll on African-Americans by Will Boggs Dr. […]

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October 13, 2017

Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights

By Karl Oestreich

Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Editor, Karl Oestreich;  Assistant Editor: Emily Blahnik   New York Times Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From […]

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Tags: aging, Alzforum, American Journal of Managed Care, American Nursing Informatics Association, anxiety, Arizona Republic, AZFamily.com, Becker’s Hospital Review, Boston Scientific, brain aneurysm, Breast Cancer, breast cancer vaccine


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