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.
Have you heard that eczema is only a childhood skin condition? That's actually a big misconception. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is common in kids, but[...]
Have you ever experienced a constant ringing in your ears that you can't pinpoint the cause? It might be tinnitus (‘tin-nĭ-tus) — the sensation of[...]
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With a new year right around the corner, it might be time to reset when it comes to your mental health. Stress is a normal[...]
Winter is here, and if you live in a region with a lot of snow, investing in a snowblower can save you a lot of[...]
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Tis the season for colds , flu and even COVID-19. One of the best ways to reduce fever and pain is using over-the-counter pain relief medications.[...]
Adding the cold, dark days of winter on top of holiday stress can do a number on a person's mental health. It could lead to[...]
Dec. 4–10 is National Hand-Washing Awareness Week. It's a good reminder that frequent hand-washing remains one of the best defenses against getting sick with the[...]
The urban legend about how the tryptophan in turkey makes you tired is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as stuffing and cranberries. Like many long-told tales, there's[...]
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Many people who have relatives with this disease worry that it[...]