Jason Howland (@JasonHowland)

Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt.  Sodium[...]

Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is[...]

Thinning hair is common as we age. And while the signs might not be as obvious as in men, about 55% of women experience some[...]

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[...]

Winter weather changes can negatively affect the skin — the body's largest organ. Colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air can damage unprotected skin,[...]

The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed[...]

Getting in better shape is consistently one of the most common New Year's resolutions people make each year, but many have a hard time following[...]

The holiday season can invite unwelcome guests into your life, such as loneliness, money problems, family demands and unrealistic expectations. The stress and anxiety that[...]

Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and[...]

Lung cancer is the largest cancer killer of adult men and women worldwide. One of the reasons is that by the time symptoms develop, the[...]

Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but[...]

Food tends to be the focus on Thanksgiving, but preparing that food is often trickier than many people expect. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic[...]