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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.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Alcohol and cancer risk

The Office of the Surgeon General recently released a new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. It outlines a connection between drinking alcohol and increased[...]

By Jason Howland • February 3, 2025
(VIDEO) What you need to know about HMPV

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But[...]

By Jason Howland • January 24, 2025
Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for ‘healthy’ food labels

What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food[...]

By Jason Howland • January 20, 2025
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can vitamin C keep the common cold away?

Winter is flu and cold season. Will taking in more vitamin C keep you healthier and prevent illness? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family[...]

By Jason Howland • January 3, 2025
Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have hypothyroidism?

You've been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you're getting older, but there might be a chance[...]

By Jason Howland • January 2, 2025
Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer

The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming[...]

By Jason Howland • December 20, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing ‘holiday heart’

The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a[...]

By Jason Howland • December 19, 2024
(VIDEO) Derek’s story: Just another face in the crowd

A 30-year-old Michigan man can smell, swallow, blink and smile for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant at Mayo Clinic.[...]

By Jason Howland • November 19, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries

There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday[...]

By Jason Howland • October 25, 2024
(Video) ‘In the blink of an eye,’ healthy teen needs new heart

A healthy boy goes from celebrating his 16th birthday to suddenly needing a heart transplant. And it was all caused by a rare reaction to[...]

By Jason Howland • October 15, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens to your body when you have obstructive sleep apnea?

If you snore, it could be a sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on[...]

By Jason Howland • October 8, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to get hay fever relief from fall allergies

Autumn is the season of change, with green leaves turning color and temperatures cooling. It's also the season of hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. So[...]

By Jason Howland • September 27, 2024
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