Monthly Archives: May 2009

Healthier Kids

May 26th, 2009 - 12:28 pm

The statistics are alarming. Two-thirds of the adults in the U.S. are overweight and one-half of that group is considered obese. Every year those numbers get bigger. But it’s not just adults who are tipping the scales, kids are gaining … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video, Pediatrics | Tagged Children, Health, Kids, Mayo Clinic | Comments (1)

Male Breast Cancer

May 22nd, 2009 - 7:16 pm

Most men know that when they head to the doctor’s office for a check-up, they’ll be screened for prostate cancer. The tests are routine. But the man you’re about to meet also has routine breast exams. Why? Because he is … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Cancer, Medical Edge Video, Men's Health | Tagged Breast Cancer, Male Breast Cancer, Mayo Clinic | Leave a comment

Small Left Heart Syndrome

May 22nd, 2009 - 7:15 pm

Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is supposed to be a time of wonder and joy. But the couple you’re about to meet had a very different experience. Their baby girl was born with a severe congenital heart … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video | Tagged Cardiovascular Disease, Congenital Heart Defects, Mayo Clinic, Small Left Heart Syndrome | Leave a comment

Normal Weight Obesity

May 19th, 2009 - 5:23 pm

If you step on the scale and the numbers show you’re at a normal weight, there’s a one in four chance you’re actually obese. It’s called normal weight obesity. You might look slim, but you could have a high percentage … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video | Tagged Mayo Clinic, Normal Weight Obesity, Obesity | Leave a comment

Pacemaker for Epilepsy

May 19th, 2009 - 5:19 pm

Epilepsy is a disease that can control your life. For example, the man you’re about to meet had to give up his driver’s license, his job and much of his social life because of uncontrolled seizures. But a new device … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video | Tagged Epilepsy, Mayo Clinic, Pacemaker | Leave a comment

The Science of Running

May 19th, 2009 - 4:36 pm

Running a marathon can be a grueling effort, even for well-trained athletes. Runners can suffer electrolyte imbalances and even kidney problems. An important factor in all this is hydration. But how much and what should runners drink? Those are questions … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video | Tagged Electrolytes, Hydration, Imbalance, Mayo Clinic, Running | Comments (1)

Male Breast Cancer-Extended Interview

May 6th, 2009 - 1:33 pm

Chances are you know, or know of someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. But what you may not know is that breast cancer is not just a women’s disease. We talk male breast cancer with Mayo Clinic Dr. … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in All Audio, Cancer, Men's Health | Tagged Hines, Male Breast Cancer, Mayo Clinic | Comments (1)

DNA Test for Colon Cancer-Extended Interview

May 6th, 2009 - 1:32 pm

Often, the difference between just treating cancer and curing it is catching it early. And it’s no different with colon cancer. But let’s face it, having a colonoscopy to look for cancer or precancerous polyps is not fun. Doctors at … Continue reading →