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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: 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
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning[...]

By Jason Howland • September 18, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening

The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's[...]

By Jason Howland • September 12, 2024
(VIDEO) Using proton beam therapy on the heart

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but could it also help treat dangerous heart rhythms? Experts at Mayo Clinic recently completed the first[...]

By Jason Howland • September 9, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can energy drinks cause heart issues?

In recent years, there's been a big boost in the beverage industry when it comes to the sale of energy drinks. Classified as dietary supplements,[...]

By Jason Howland • July 5, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks safety tips

For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to fireworks,[...]

By Jason Howland • June 27, 2024
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can lifestyle changes help with enlarged prostate?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called an enlarged prostate, is incredibly common, especially among men over 40. While it's not the same as prostate cancer, an[...]

By Jason Howland • June 10, 2024
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