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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma that could help the immune system fight the aggressive brain cancer while improving the effectiveness of existing chemotherapy.

Among its many benefits, vaginal estrogen therapy is often recommended to help prevent frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Recent research from the Journal of Urology suggests that the protection estrogen provides goes beyond limiting future UTIs. The treatment also may reduce the likelihood of serious illness when these infections do occur in older women.

About 40% of US adults have obesity. Thankfully, there are more treatment options now than ever before. But what factors go into your decision beyond money, recovery time, and what life looks like after you’ve reached your goal weight? On this episode of On Nutrition, endocrinologist Dr. Meera Shah talks us through the various considerations to help you decide whether bariatric surgery or a GLP-1 is right for you, from side effects to long-term sustainability.

Cancer September 8, 2026 Multiple myeloma is the second-most common blood cancer, and the risk is higher among men, Black Americans and people with a family history of the disease. While multiple myeloma is not considered curable, advances in treatment may offer better prognoses. Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains how new therapies and ongoing research are changing the outlook for people with the disease.

Cancer September 8, 2026 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that many symptoms of gynecologic cancers can mimic menstrual or menopausal changes, such as bleeding and pelvic pain. What symptoms should never be ignored, and when do I know it's time to see a healthcare professional? ANSWER: Pay attention to changes that are new, persistent, worsening or simply different from what is typical for your body.

Sometimes called “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma often develops with no warning signs. The damage can be so gradual that many people don’t notice changes to their vision until the disease is more advanced. Glaucoma affects the optic nerve, which sends visual images to the brain to help you see. The condition usually results from elevated eye pressure that can damage the optic nerve. As nerve damage worsens, vision changes develop. At first, you may notice blind spots in your field of vision.

Neurosciences September 4, 2026 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that Mayo Clinic researchers discovered DNA changes linked to Alzheimer's disease. Does this mean scientists are getting closer to preventing or curing Alzheimer's disease? ANSWER: Research advances are helping scientists better understand Alzheimer's disease, but no single study has found a cure or identified a single cause.

TERESA: What brought you to Mayo Clinic Connect? @leeb123: While I was dealing with chronic pain, a routine scan discovered a lesion on my right kidney. This is where my relationship with Mayo Clinic Connect began. I joined Mayo Clinic Connect in March, 2023. Little did I know then that my journey connecting with others on Mayo Clinic Connect would be lifelong. I had a partial right nephrectomy in 2024 with successful recovery.

Medical Innovation September 3, 2026 Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform today announced that its Accelerate program for healthcare technology companies is now available through a multiyear engagement pathway. The inaugural participants of the multiyear track include 12 companies developing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to enhance care delivery and healthcare operations.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide is not a single illness but five biologically distinct subtypes, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Each carries different risks for heart disease, liver failure, cancer and the need for liver transplantation.