Mayo Clinic researchers looked at lung biopsies from 17 patients who had lung injuries suspected to be caused by vaping. Researchers found no evidence that build-up of fatty substances from oils caused the injuries, which had been considered a possible culprit. Instead, the biopsies showed chemical injuries, similar to what exposure to toxic fumes would cause. http://bit.ly/2MeSZuF Story from WKBT News8000

Mayo Clinic Health System and UW-La Crosse teamed up for a Youth Sports Safety Symposium at the Radisson Center. Dr. Paul Molling with Mayo Clinic Health System helped coordinate the event. He said the event is in part a response to a number of student athlete injuries over the summer. More than 150 people came to listen to coaches, physicians and nutrition experts talk about ways to make our community safer for student athletes. http://bit.ly/2BdVlU5 Story from WKBT News8000

A healthy diet is essential for everyone, but it is vital for people who have chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million people in the U.S., according to the National Kidney Foundation. Chronic kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and losing their ability to keep you healthy. http://bit.ly/33sTKWH Story from The Free Press of Mankato MN

Please be aware that an emergency preparedness exercise will take place at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 15. The exercise will allow staff to practice the Department of Homeland Security’s Run, Hide, Fight – Active Shooter Protocol and will take place sometime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont staff will file out of the building and go to designated locations. No fake or real weapons will be a part of the exercise. The training exercise will involve all staff who are able to participate. Patient care will not be disrupted. Fairmont Police Department officers will be on site at all exits to assist. The event also is being coordinated with Martin County Emergency Management. http://bit.ly/31f0G8n Story from the Fairmont Sentinel

The Periscope Project, which has 650 participating care providers, including Mayo Clinic Health System and Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, allows a physician or nurse to get a perinatal psychiatrist on the line in an average of six minutes to address any concerns or questions they have regarding a patient’s mental health http://bit.ly/35Cq2Aj Story from the La Crosse Tribune

Dietary supplements are becoming more popular among young athletes with nearly 60% reporting regular use. But are they safe? Learn more about research and gather tips before giving supplements to your young athlete. https://mayocl.in/2MwVFCS

Young chefs joined Mayo Clinic Health System in the kitchen to learn how to prepare healthy meals and snacks. The goals is for kids to try healthy foods and to empower them to prepare a few meals at home for their families. To learn more about youth and family activities, go to mayoclinichealthsystem.org/classes-and-events

Carol Adams is only half joking when she says she’s had worse root canals than the treatment she underwent recently to kill a cancerous mass on her kidney. https://mayocl.in/2M1Wq7L