Jason Howland (@JasonHowland)

Everyone is at risk of getting a concussion. Those most at risk are kids on the playing field. If a child gets a concussion, removing him[...]

As many as 6 million Americans have a heart condition called atrial fibrillation that increases their chance of health problems. Indeed, the Centers for Disease[...]

All that reading, writing and arithmetic really can add up. "As kids are growing and developing, they’re at risk for injury if they’re carrying something[...]

Basic exercise, specifically the pushup, can be a useful tool for clinicians who want to evaluate cardiovascular disease risk in patients, according to a recent[...]

The suicide rate in America continues to climb. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a 33% increase from 1999[...]

A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, and a sign that you're fighting an illness or infection. The average normal temperature for a[...]

A torn rotator cuff doesn't happen to only professional athletes. It's a common cause of shoulder pain for many adults. And there are several ways[...]

Satiety is a fancy word for a pretty simple and important concept. "Satiety is basically how full a food makes us feel and for how[...]

A case of conjunctivitis – also known as pink eye – used to mean a trip to the doctor's office, antibiotics and keeping your child home from[...]

Shopping for school supplies is often a regular ritual for many students. But parents also need to make sure that their children are healthy before[...]

College living puts students in close quarters and increases their risk for contagious illnesses like bacterial meningitis. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video[...]

Intermittent fasting is cutting yourself off from any food or beverages, other than water, for a certain amount of time. Some fasting is for religious[...]