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.
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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, but many people ignore their risks. Dr. Cathy Newman, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, offers a simple[...]
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The PGA's first major championship of the year, the Masters, tees off this week. And whether you're a professional golfer or a beginner, many players[...]
More than 95,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant right now, and most will wait an average of five to 10 years for a[...]
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The use of tobacco products among American youth is on the rise, reversing a national trend over the past decade. And health officials say it[...]
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of death in cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The colon is the final part[...]