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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.

Makeup not just for Halloween, but medical training, too

Ghosts, goblins and other monsters are created with costumes and makeup every Halloween, but a different type of makeup is used year-round to provide medical[...]

By Jason Howland • October 28, 2020
Is election stress disorder real?

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%,[...]

By Jason Howland • October 23, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: The dangers of hypertension in young adults

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[...]

By Jason Howland • October 19, 2020
Breast cancer: Not just a woman’s disease

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[...]

By Jason Howland • October 8, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: What does it mean if you have dense breasts?

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[...]

By Jason Howland • October 6, 2020
Health experts concerned ‘COVID fatigue’ causing a rise in cases

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,"[...]

By Jason Howland • October 2, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Youth sports safety during a pandemic

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[...]

By Jason Howland • September 22, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why summer weather can trigger migraines

What you might call "the dog days of summer" may be something more menacing for a person prone to migraines. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute[...]

By Jason Howland • August 12, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reversing a vasectomy

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.[...]

By Jason Howland • June 11, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: What women should know about stroke

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[...]

By Jason Howland • May 20, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Health benefits of gardening

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[...]

By Jason Howland • May 15, 2020
Mayo Clinic Minute: Avoid ticks

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[...]

By Jason Howland • May 13, 2020
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