“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” This quote and some variations of this quote have been attributed to different people.…

  In this sobering and important episode, we look into the history of forced sterilization in the U.S. Listen to "8. Based on a true…

The Family It is a common sight in the intensive care unit. Family members at the bedside, sometimes 24/7. Holding vigil and attentively monitoring each…

JOHN: What brought you to Mayo Clinic Connect?  @dadcue: My profile says I joined July 31, 2020. Maybe it had something to do with Covid-19…

Brent Berry’s life took a drastic turn after his liver transplant when complications led to a life-threatening situation. On July 15, 2023, Brent began to…

ICU Recovery & Mental Health The emotional aftermath of critical illness/injury is something that often catches people by surprise but can have a significant impact…

To many, infidelity is a cut-and-dried topic: It's wrong, and the wronged party should end the relationship. But infidelity is often more complicated: What constitutes…

At many transplant centers in the U.S., people who have a high body mass index (BMI) don't qualify for kidney transplant. The traditional cutoff for…

ICU Recovery & the Mind Short term memory loss. Word finding difficulty. Trouble concentrating. Difficulty with work or school. These are some of the symptoms…

ICU Recovery & the Body Following critical illness, it is not uncommon for one to experience new or worsened physical limitations or difficulties. This can…

April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a chance to celebrate the profession and share the unique contributions of OT in the lives of individuals managing…

Hot flashes, heavy periods, vaginal dryness ... the menopause transition can be tough. But is it possible that there are upsides to this life change?…