(2024-09-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of…
(2024-09-15). Mayo researchers develop tool that measures health of a person's gut microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the tool demonstrated at least 80% accuracy in differentiating healthy individuals from those with any disease. The tool was developed by analyzing stool gut microbiome…
(2024-09-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-hyeNxs4Jic Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Prostate cancer is incredibly common, probably…