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Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." Mayo Clinic is governed by a 33-member Board of Trustees.
Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have uncovered a surprising twist in human biology: in some adults over 60, the immune system can remain strikingly youthful, but that vigor comes at a cost—an increased risk of autoimmune disease.
Aug 14, 2025
Three-quarters of kidney transplant patients who received stem cells from their organ donors successfully stopped taking immunosuppressive medications for more than two years—a medical achievement that could transform how transplants are managed.
Jul 7, 2025
Mayo Clinic researchers have found a promising treatment for a challenging skin condition that affects millions worldwide.
Feb 3, 2025
Summary: Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station possess unique qualities that could revolutionize medical treatments.
Nov 4, 2024
Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner – originally developed for the clothing industry – to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity.
Aug 22, 2024
Mayo Clinic scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyze electroencephalogram (EEG) tests more quickly and precisely, enabling neurologists to find early signs of dementia among data that typically go unexamined.
Jul 31, 2024
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that specifically impacts the brain's limbic system.
Jul 17, 2024
The blood-brain barrier — a network of blood vessels and tissues that nurtures and protects the brain from harmful substances circulating in the blood — is disrupted in Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 26, 2024
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has delved into the phenomenon of lucid episodes experienced by people living with advanced stages of dementia.
Apr 11, 2024
With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules.
Feb 15, 2024
In a recent Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery were able to maintain satisfactory comfort levels without requiring more prescription refills later.
Sep 26, 2023
Pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening surge in blood pressure, is an enigmatic condition.
Aug 25, 2023
Surgical removal of both ovaries is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism in women younger than 43, Mayo Clinic researchers report in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 23, 2023
A research study of African Americans with cardiovascular disease suggests religious practices and spirituality may contribute to heart health.
Aug 24, 2022
