Deb Balzer

Endometrial cancer, the most common uterine cancer, starts with abnormal cell growth in the endometrium. Significant risk factors include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a lack of physical activity, according to a recent study.

The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines.

Mayo Clinic is leading the way with a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer. Learn more about how a radiopharmaceutical is being use.

Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Compared to non-Hispanic white people, Hispanic men and women are less likely to be diagnosed with common cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer, and they are more likely to develop cancers in the liver, stomach and cervix, often linked to infections like HPV.

Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5. While that is somewhat in line with pre-pandemic numbers, it's a large increase from the same period last year when there were just under 4,000 cases.

Dispose of unneeded medications, proper medication disposal helps safeguard the home and community from unnecessary risks. Learn more.

When facing colorectal liver metastases or colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, finding effective treatment options can be challenging. Dr. Katherine Poruk, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic, says a specialized therapy known as hepatic artery infusion pump (HAIP) chemotherapy is an option for some.

Is it how long your sleep or how you sleep that matters? Hear from a Mayo Clinic expert on ways to get better sleep.

A Mayo Clinic virologist explains the concern about the avian flu outbreak and why flu vaccine is important. Learn more.

A colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured and color-enhanced at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF), located in Fort Detrick, Maryland.