Mayo Clinic Health Matters

When you need a hormone panel – and when you don’t

It seems like everyone's talking about hormone panels. But are they worth the hype — and the cost? And are your hormones really the problem? On this episode of Health Matters, endocrinologist and women's health expert Dr. Ekta Kapoor explains what a hormone panel can — and can't — tell you about your health. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.   Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

Can you trust health news?

Breaking news! This podcast episode is going to change everything you thought you knew about health … or is it? Catchy headlines and viral videos are everywhere — but can you trust them? On this episode of Health Matters, registered dietitian Joy Heimgartner guides us through all the twists and turns research results can take as they move from the lab to your For You Page. She explains how studies become headlines, the red flags of health misinformation, and how to separate evidence-based advice from hype. Page. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

How to tame chronic inflammation

Some inflammation is helpful, but too much can do more harm than good. These days, chronic inflammation is linked to a wide range of health conditions, from joint pain and digestive issues to heart disease and fatigue. So how do you know whether chronic inflammation is contributing to your health concerns — and what can you do about it? On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with rheumatologist Dr. Vanessa Kronzer about what drives inflammation, how we can do a better job preventing and treating it, and steps we can all take to help reduce inflammation in our bodies. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

Liver cancer: Beyond the diagnosis

The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and the only one with a significant ability to regenerate. But that doesn't mean the liver is invincible. Liver cancer is harder to detect than some other cancers — and challenging to treat. So who is likely to get liver cancer, and how can you reduce your risk? On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with liver and pancreatic surgeon Dr. Susanne Warner about treating liver cancer and liver disease, as well as things we can all do to keep our livers healthy long-term. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.   Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu].

Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?

Midwest tornadoes. East Coast hurricanes. West Coast wildfires. Giant earthquakes and towering waves. Emergencies can bring out the biggest challenges — and surprising strengths — in people and healthcare systems alike. So how do you care for your health when your world might literally be falling apart? On this episode of Health Matters, we’re talking with emergency management coordinator Deb Teske about disaster preparedness, from the home to the hospital. Sign up [https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup] to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press [https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/?utm_campaign=agingforward&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast] for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu [mcppodcasts@mayo.edu]