Monthly Archives: May 2009

The Science of Running

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 doctors at Mayo Clinic want to answer. They’re studying the effects running has on the [...]

Male Breast Cancer-Extended Interview

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. Stephanie Hines.
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DNA Test for Colon Cancer-Extended Interview

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 Mayo Clinic have studied and improved upon a non-invasive screening test that requires no preparation [...]