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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.
Despite advances in medicine, some diseases are so bizarre they baffle doctors.
Despite advances in medicine, some diseases are so bizarre they baffle doctors.
[08/02/2016, 17:53] George Bowden (george.bowden@huffingtonpost.com): A matching stem cell donor has been found for 24 year-old student Lara Casalotti, whose campaign to find a match inspired a worldwide surge of over 20,000 new donors in under a month.
[08/02/2016, 17:53] George Bowden (george.bowden@huffingtonpost.com): A matching stem cell donor has been found for 24 year-old student Lara Casalotti, whose campaign to find a match inspired a worldwide surge of over 20,000 new donors in under a month.
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is over. The World Health Organization has announced that no new cases have developed in Liberia for 42 days. That time frame is key because it means that for two 21-day incubation cycles, the last known case tested negative for the disease.
Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, "While this is very good news, more work needs to be done to advance the public health infrastructure in developing nations.
Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old Banglaedshi father nicknamed "Tree Man" for his massive, bark-like warts on his hands and feet, will have surgery to remove the growths that began appearing 10 years ago, officials at a hospital in Bangladesh's capital said.
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is over. The World Health Organization has announced that no new cases have developed in Liberia for 42 days. That time frame is key because it means that for two 21-day incubation cycles, the last known case tested negative for the disease.
Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, "While this is very good news, more work needs to be done to advance the public health infrastructure in developing nations.
Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old Banglaedshi father nicknamed "Tree Man" for his massive, bark-like warts on his hands and feet, will have surgery to remove the growths that began appearing 10 years ago, officials at a hospital in Bangladesh's capital said.
The Doctors are joined by CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, to talk about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Find out how the virus travels and where it's spreading. To learn about the symptoms of the Zika virus in adults, as well as how to keep yourself and your family safe, click here .
The Doctors are joined by CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, to talk about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Learn about the symptoms and how to keep yourself and your family safe. For the most up-to-date information on the Zika virus, visit www.cdc.gov/zika .
New cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the southern region of the United States have raised questions about this deadly disease. It's caused by bacteria that spread from person to person through microscopic droplets released into the air. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are almost 2 million TB-related deaths worldwide each year, and the disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.
New cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the southern region of the United States have raised questions about this deadly disease. It's caused by bacteria that spread from person to person through microscopic droplets released into the air. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are almost 2 million TB-related deaths worldwide each year, and the disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.
Doctors' staff member Robert has been suffering from debilitating cluster headaches for the past eight years. See what happens when he meets with neurologist Dr. David Kudrow. To hear Dr. Kudrow explain what a cluster headache is and how it differs from a migraine.
Doctors' staff member Robert has been suffering from debilitating cluster headaches for the past eight years. Listen as neurologist Dr. David Kudrow explains what cluster headaches are, and how they differ from migraines. Then, watch and see the special surprises The Doctors have in store for Robert.
Zika virus continues to be a concern, especially for pregnant women traveling to areas of the world where the virus is active. In response to outbreaks in parts of Latin and South America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a level 2 travel alert, which states that people at high risk, such as pregnant women, may want to consider delaying travel. Some airlines are offering to reschedule, rebook or refund tickets for pregnant women planning to travel to certain areas.
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Zika virus continues to be a concern, especially for pregnant women traveling to areas of the world where the virus is active. In response to outbreaks in parts of Latin and South America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a level 2 travel alert, which states that people at high risk, such as pregnant women, may want to consider delaying travel. Some airlines are offering to reschedule, rebook or refund tickets for pregnant women planning to travel to certain areas.
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Many people are booking trips to warmer climates to get a break from the cold. If you're heading to certain areas of the globe where there are known mosquito-borne illnesses, Mayo Clinic experts suggest you take precautions. Viruses such as malaria and dengue fever are real, and so is another emerging virus called the Zika virus. The CDC says symptoms of this virus are usually very mild, but it could be an issue for pregnant women because it may cause birth defects.
Many people are booking trips to warmer climates to get a break from the cold. If you're heading to certain areas of the globe where there are known mosquito-borne illnesses, Mayo Clinic experts suggest you take precautions. Viruses such as malaria and dengue fever are real, and so is another emerging virus called the Zika virus. The CDC says symptoms of this virus are usually very mild, but it could be an issue for pregnant women because it may cause birth defects.
Modern cold & flu remedies can have a list of ingredients you can't pronounce and side effects you don't want, so why not heal yourself the old-fashioned way with foods from your own kitchen. The List's Donna Ruko and Doctor Susan Wilder have some DIY Quil you may want to give a try on the To Do List.
Urologist Dr. Aaron Spitz joins The Doctors to discuss how a reverse vasectomy is performed, such as the one he recently completed on "The Real Housewives of Orange Country" star Slade Smiley, who's been struggling to conceive with fiancé Gretchen Rossi for the past few years.
Modern cold & flu remedies can have a list of ingredients you can't pronounce and side effects you don't want, so why not heal yourself the old-fashioned way with foods from your own kitchen. The List’s Donna Ruko and Doctor Susan Wilder have some DIY Quil you may want to give a try on the To Do List.
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common reasons for vision loss in people over age 65, but early diagnosis of the disease can preserve sight. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen talks to a retinal specialist about what causes macular degeneration and how it can be treated.
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