Tag Archives: Podcast

Hearing Aids

November 25th, 2008 - 3:36 am

As with just about everything else, our ability to hear can decline with age. Often the change is so slow we don’t even notice until someone else points it out. How do you know if you might be a candidate … Continue reading →

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Motion Sickness-Mayo Clinic

November 24th, 2008 - 6:43 am

Whether it’s from a car, plane, or amusement park ride, motion sickness can turn a summer outing into a mess. Let’s go to Mayo Clinic to find out what causes motion sickness and what you can do about it. Share/Bookmark

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Eczema Kids

November 21st, 2008 - 6:34 am

Jumping in a swimming pool is one of the joys of summer. But for some kids with the common skin condition eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, swimming is out of the question. In fact, pool water is just one of … Continue reading →

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Healthy Football Players

November 20th, 2008 - 6:32 am

Now that the season is underway, many young athletes are seeing the fruits of all the off-season work. Often that meant eating more to bulk up. Doctors at Mayo Clinic along with pros in the NFL say paying attention to … Continue reading →

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Surgery for Sweating-Mayo Clinic

November 18th, 2008 - 6:53 am

It’s one thing to work up a good sweat while exercising. But when you’re at work, school or a social gathering, you don’t want to be dripping wet. With a condition called hyperhidrosis, you may not have a choice. Your … Continue reading →

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Shingles

November 17th, 2008 - 6:30 am

Ask anyone who’s had shingles and they’ll tell you: a flare up is no fun. The rash hurts and can cause major pain and discomfort months after the initial outbreak. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, M.D., a Mayo Clinic infection disease specialist … Continue reading →

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Cryoablation for Kidney Tumors

November 14th, 2008 - 6:00 am

Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with kidney cancer. Many will have surgery to remove the tumors. But some people are not able to have an operation because of other medical problems. Dr. Bradley Leibovich, M.D., a Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

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Foot Problems

November 13th, 2008 - 6:00 am

Up the stairs. Down the stairs. Out the door and around the corner. Our feet can take us just about anywhere we want to go. But foot problems can make life a real pain. Dr. Steven Kavros, M.D., a Mayo … Continue reading →

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Spina Bifida Surgery

November 12th, 2008 - 6:00 am

Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spinal column does not close properly, exposing nerves to the environment. Surgery can correct this defect and most children in the United States undergo the procedure soon after birth. But a little … Continue reading →

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Treating Male Hot Flashes

November 8th, 2008 - 6:00 am

Every year thousands of women get hot flashes as they near menopause. The intense sweating can be a nuisance and embarrassing. But did you know that men can get hot flashes too? The problem is very common among men who’ve … Continue reading →

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