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Mayo Clinic study finds 1 in 8 adults carries hidden genetic risk — and reveals what it takes to act on it

News Desk 14/07/2026

When Mayo Clinic researchers sequenced the genomes of 484 seemingly healthy adults, they found that about 13% carried a serious, previously unrecognized genomic risk — conditions those patients did not know about and that standard care would likely miss.   Nearly all participants, 98.6%,

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Mayo Clinic study shows AI can reveal brain tumor risks without costly genetic testing

News Desk 09/07/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyze routine pathology slides to help clinicians classify meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumor in adults, and better understand a patient’s risk of tumor recurrence.   The study, published in The Lancet Digital Health, demonstrates that deep learning

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Blood test shows promise for detecting testicular cancer when standard markers miss

News Desk 07/07/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a blood-based method that may help detect germ cell tumors, the most common type of testicular cancer, including cases that do not show up on standard blood tests, according to a study published in Nature Communications.   Testicular cancer most often affects adolescents and young adults, and it is highly treatable, especially

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Mayo Clinic experts dispel 5 myths about living kidney donation

News Desk 25/06/2026

When healthy people donate one of their kidneys for transplant, they give others a much-needed second chance at life. Mayo Clinic experts are helping to dispel some of the most common myths surrounding living kidney donation.   “For people with kidney failure, receiving a kidney from a living donor is the best possible option. When […]

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Mayo Clinic researchers find new hope for toughest myeloma through off-the-shelf immunotherapy

News Desk 23/06/2026

A new Mayo Clinic study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has uncovered that an off-the-shelf, dual-antibody therapy can generate deep and durable responses in extramedullary multiple myeloma — one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of the disease.   “We are seeing powerful responses in a disease that historically has resisted

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At what age does Alzheimer’s disease begin?

News Desk 11/06/2026

Subtle biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease may begin as early as the late 50s — decades before memory loss or other symptoms appear — according to new research from Mayo Clinic.   The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, maps when key brain and blood-based changes tend to accelerate […]

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New Mayo-led study establishes practical definition for rapidly progressive dementia

News Desk 09/06/2026

A new multicenter study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has established a practical, evidence-based definition for rapidly progressive dementia (RPD), a rare but devastating form of cognitive decline that develops over months instead of years. The findings, published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, may help clinicians recognize and

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify key DNA changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease

News Desk 04/06/2026

In a study published in Nature Communications, Mayo Clinic researchers have identified specific DNA-level changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Using advanced biological analysis, the team mapped alterations in the brain’s regulatory landscape that may help explain why Alzheimer’s presents and progresses differently from person to

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Mayo Clinic researchers link Parkinson’s-related protein to faster Alzheimer’s progression in women

News Desk 02/06/2026

Alzheimer’s-related brain changes progressed up to 20 times faster in women who also had abnormal levels of a Parkinson’s-related protein, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in JAMA Network Open. The same pattern was not observed in men.   The findings suggest that when alpha-synuclein — a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease — accumulates

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Mayo Clinic researchers develop AI-ECG model to diagnose liver disease earlier

News Desk 21/05/2026

As rates of obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea increase, cases of advanced chronic liver disease and resulting liver scarring or cirrhosis also are rising. Patients often are diagnosed based on symptoms, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, fluid retention or jaundice, which happen when liver disease has progressed to a late stage. […]

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Doomscrolling: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to stop the scroll, protect your mental health

News Desk 14/05/2026

“I should stop.” Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one disheartening online post after another? This phenomenon is popularly known as doomscrolling. You may wonder: Why is it so difficult to stop doomscrolling once you start? More importantly, what can you do to break free from the negative spiral? […]

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Predicting prostate cancer recurrence through power of AI

News Desk 05/05/2026

To help meet the potentially complex needs of patients after prostate cancer treatment and offer the precision and care necessary in the follow-up journey, Mayo Clinic’s Department of Radiation Oncology developed the PSA Control Tower. This is an intelligent monitoring tool designed to support clinicians in keeping a close, ongoing watch over patients after treatment. […]

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Mayo Clinic scientist uses AI, wearables and implants to decode brain rhythms and forecast seizures

News Desk 30/04/2026

In a neurology lab at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Benjamin Brinkmann studies the brain’s electrical rhythms across days, weeks and months — searching for patterns that reveal when seizures are most likely to occur. Working with neuroscientists and clinicians, he combines data from brain waves, vital signs and imaging to develop tools that interpret those signals […]

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Dubai’s proactive policies support growth and investment

News Desk 28/04/2026

Sleep data captured with a wearable device could help clinicians better tailor care by identifying patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may need additional support to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, according to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health.   COPD is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Diet tips during cancer treatment

News Desk 23/04/2026

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has been diagnosed with cancer. I know his treatment will be hard on him, and I want to help in any way with his diet. What do you recommend for us?   ANSWER: Cancer treatments can take a toll on a person’s body. Your husband’s treatment may cause nausea, changes in appetite, […]

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Mayo Clinic collaborates on new drug study showing improved survival for early breast cancer

News Desk 16/04/2026

Mayo Clinic researchers collaborated on a new study showing that the drug abemaciclib improves survival for people with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer.   In the phase 3 monarchE trial, two years of abemaciclib (Verzenio) plus endocrine therapy reduced the risk of death by 15.8% compared with endocrine therapy alone among patients with a common type […]

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Most people with a genetic condition that causes significantly high cholesterol go undiagnosed, Mayo Clinic study finds

News Desk 14/04/2026

Current genetic screening guidelines fail to identify most people with an inherited condition known as familial hypercholesterolemia that can cause dangerously high cholesterol and early heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study found.   The condition often passes silently through families for generations. It is highly treatable, yet people who remain undiagnosed are at

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Mayo Clinic researchers use AI to predict patient falls based on core density in middle age

News Desk 31/03/2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as middle age, a new Mayo Clinic study shows. The research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, highlights the importance of abdominal muscle quality, a component of core strength, as a key predictor of fall risk in […]

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3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to reduce risk

News Desk 25/03/2026

As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says Joerg Herrmann, M.D., a cardiologist and the founder and director of the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.   As […]

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Why aqua exercise works wonders

News Desk 12/03/2026

We have a new fitness facility nearby. The pool schedule shows a number of aqua exercise classes. I’d like to try a water fitness class to add variety to my regular fitness routine, but can I really get a good workout in water?   ANSWER: Regular exercise provides a wide range of benefits, including weight management, […]