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.
Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over age 50 will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. But it's not[...]
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[...]
Most people know that milk and other dairy products are a great source of calcium. But if you're restricted from dairy, there are nondairy options[...]
Drinking enough fluids, especially water, is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness while doing the strenuous work involved in hurricane[...]
Following big storms like Hurricane Florence, emergency departments see an uptick in people who have injuries related to cleaning up. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo[...]
Osteoporosis is often called "soft bones." "Osteoporosis is thinning of the bone to the point where the bones can break," says Dr. Bart Clarke, a[...]
In recent years, significant strides in pediatric cancer research have drastically decreased the odds of children dying after they are diagnosed. As the chances of[...]
High school sports are gearing up for the fall season, and, with that, comes the risk of concussions. If a child gets a concussion, removing[...]
It's no secret that teenagers can be moody, but research shows that ongoing moodiness often is far more serious. Dr. Janna Gewirtz O'Brien, a Mayo[...]
Sen. John McCain passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the age of 81 at his home in Arizona. The news led to tributes and[...]
As children across the country head back into the classroom, now is the time to start easing them back into a normal sleep schedule. How[...]
Does your child toss and turn at night, and have trouble sleeping? It might be restless legs syndrome. Dr. Suresh Kotagal, a Mayo Clinic pediatric[...]