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After appearing on The Doctors earlier this season, Emilie met with Dr. Kenneth Reed who performed the Reed Migraine Procedure on her.
If you've ever been stuck in freezing temperatures then you probably know a bit about frostbite. But how exactly does frostbite work?
Looks like getting the right amount of sleep helps fight off colds and infections, new study concludes.
Aleigh and her husband Eric join 'The Doctors' to discuss Aleigh's frequent uncontrollable seizures, which has left both of them in constant fear.
Hepatitis C is a worldwide epidemic. Mayo Clinic experts estimate that nearly one-third of the globe's population has been or is infected with the hepatitis C virus. Most people don't know they have the infection because it doesn't cause symptoms until liver damage shows up decades later, often during routine medical tests.
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, reporter Vivien Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases doctor about the hepatitis C epidemic.
Can being an alcoholic cause fatty tumors to form on one’s back? Find out as The Doctors discuss!
Exercise may increase brain volume and help stave off dementia, a new study finds.
Seasonal allergies can be tough to beat, but luckily there are a few ways to alleviate the symptoms without a trip to the drugstore. Watch this video for five easy home remedies that will keep watery eyes, an itchy throat, and sneezing at bay!
Tone and shape your abs with this turbo-charged workout from fitness instructor Astrid McGuire.
A man miraculously survived a skydiving accident, just years after beating a close call with cancer. Cody Swenson, 25, is a skydiving instructor. In February, a routine dive suddenly went awry. Swenson hit the ground at approximately 60MPH and broke his femur. After having survived the skydiving accident; Swenson has beat the odds twice. "I am very lucky to be alive," he told InsideEdition.com. "There must be a purpose for me being here."
One man goes to the hospital with abdominal pain, only to have doctors find a 20-foot tapeworm in his stomach.
It's been a battle finding a transplant donor for Natasha fuller. She has kidney failure and in the last stages of dialysis. A third grade teacher at Natasha's elementary school surprised her with news that she decided to voluntarily donate her kidney. They recorded Natasha's reaction along with her grandmother's. The goal is to have the surgery next month, but Natasha still needs to get a little healthier before doctors can proceed.
Could the reason men act like big babies when they’re sick actually be rooted in science? The Doctors discuss new research which shows men suffer more aggressive symptoms of illness than women due to their lack of estrogen. Find out more as The Doctors discuss!
Mayo Clinic experts say Lewy body dementia is the second most prevalent form of dementia, next to Alzheimer's disease, yet many people are not aware of this deadly disorder that causes a progressive decline in mental and physical abilities.
Mayo Clinic experts say Lewy body dementia is the second most prevalent form of dementia, next to Alzheimer's disease, yet many people are not aware of this deadly disorder that causes a progressive decline in mental and physical abilities.
Lincoln Seay, a 7-month-old boy was close to taking his final breaths when a donor heart finally became available at Seattle Children's Hospital. His mom took a picture of her baby's hand just before he received the transplant. His hand was steel grey, and doctors did not expect him to make it. Baby Lincoln fell into cardiac arrest on the operating table.. Doctors decided to begin the operation anyway, despite the donor heart still being in transit. Against all odds, the surgery was a success.
A woman who suffered from intense migraine headaches for over 40 years undergoes a revolutionary procedure that involved removing cartilage from her nose with facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kevin Smith. Could it work for you too?
Dr. Michael Marcus explains how the new flu vaccine is mercury free.
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new Lyme disease-causing organism that is capable of creating more intense symptoms. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen speaks with Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, about the new findings.
The Doctors discuss a new anti-flu drug that could be more powerful than any antivirals currently available. Could this be the cure for the flu?
The flu season is ramping up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, activity of the influenza virus is increasing and widespread in the United States. Experts from Mayo Clinic encourage people who have not yet gotten a flu shot to do so now. However, the C. S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health shows some children aren't getting the flu vaccine because their parents and caregivers don't think the flu shot is as important as other vaccines.
As world health leaders continue to meet and seek ways to fight the Zika virus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put together a $56 million Zika virus strategic response plan that includes fast-tracking research and development of vaccines. Currently, there is no vaccine for the mosquito-borne Zika virus which has now been found in 39 countries.
Officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) are exploring a possible link between Zika virus and a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, causing numbness and weakness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Right now there is no proven link between Zika virus and GBS, but the WHO reports an increase in GBS cases in outbreak areas.
Matt Dawson reveals how he didn't spot that his son's symptoms could be Meningitis
Hospitals across the country are reporting surging numbers of flu cases, and the CDC is expected to announce later today that flu season is taking off and intensifying. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar explains what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
NHS doctor explains the signs of meningitis in children that people shouldn't miss
A mother who's been dealing with debilitating hemorrhoids for over five years comes to The Doctors for help. To see if proctologist Dr. David Rosenfeld was able to give her relief, click here .
A mother who’s been dealing with debilitating hemorrhoids for over five years comes to The Doctors for help. To see if proctologist Dr. David Rosenfeld was able to give her relief, click here .
Mayo Clinic researchers, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health officials from Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, have discovered a new bacterial species that causes Lyme disease in people. The new species has been provisionally named Borrelia mayonii. Prior to this finding, the only species believed to cause Lyme disease in North America was Borrelia burgdorferi.
An outbreak of dengue fever in Hawaii has prompted officials to declare a state of emergency on Hawaii's Big Island. Like Zika virus, dengue fever is spread to people through mosquito bites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says dengue fever is a leading cause of illness and death in the tropics and subtropics, with as many as 400 million people infected yearly. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh helps us understand this viral disease.