Jason Howland (@JasonHowland)
Jason Howland is a senior communications specialist at Mayo Clinic and a reporter specializing in patient stories and Mayo Clinic Minutes for the Mayo Clinic News Network. A former TV news anchor and reporter for KAAL-TV, the ABC affiliate in Rochester, Minnesota, he has nearly 30 years of broadcast journalism experience. Jason has been with Mayo Clinic since 2008. He is a four-time Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award winner.
Heading into a contentious national election with an ongoing pandemic and racial unrest, many people are experiencing tension and stress. More than two-thirds, approximately 68%,[...]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for heart disease and other major health issues. A recent JAMA study shows a large[...]
One in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. But breast cancer is not just a woman's disease. Each[...]
Mammograms are better at detecting cancer in women who do not have dense breasts. How do you know if you have dense breasts, and what[...]
Experts say adherence to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 appears to be waning in some parts of the country. "COVID fatigue,"[...]
Besides the obvious physical benefits, youth sports provide social interaction that also can strengthen mental health. But most sports require close contact and interaction among[...]
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People change their minds. Some men who had a vasectomy to become infertile might decide for whatever reason that they want to have more children.[...]
Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. Mayo Clinic experts say women who have stroke[...]
Practicing social distancing means more time spent at home. And many people use this time to start a garden in their backyard. There's a saying[...]
If you're practicing social distancing this summer by spending some solo time outdoors, you still might not be alone. The Centers for Disease Control and[...]
Adults over 65 are more at risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "So there[...]