Joel Streed (@JoelStreed)
Joel is manager of the team that creates content for the Mayo Clinic News Network. He is a former broadcast journalist and news director. Joel has been with Mayo Clinic since 2001, first as a contract employee and then officially joining the staff in 2006. In 2012 Joel accompanied a research team to Mt. Everest and reported on their studies of high-altitude athletes.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and such a diagnosis has long been considered a death sentence. In this Mayo Clinic[...]
Flip on the TV, and you're bound to find shows of horror, mystery and the macabre. Many people love the thrill of terror as suspense[...]
Chronic pain is pain that isn't due to a temporary cause and typically lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain can be constant or can[...]
Occasional heartburn is common for most people. They can manage the discomfort by taking medications, regulating the types of food they eat and making other[...]
Skin rashes are common. Soaps, detergents, plants and other substances can trigger red, itchy skin. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says these types[...]
Almost 15.7 million people in the U.S. report they've been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and[...]
Red meat consumption has long been associated with increased risk of diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. A recent study suggests that meat may[...]
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the nation’s No. 5 killer and a leading cause of long-term disability. The American Stroke Association’s statistics show, on[...]
Can an ancient yellow root spice be good for you? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows curcumin, an active[...]
Washing with soap and water is the best way to rid your hands of visible dirt and mucus, which may contain viruses like the one[...]
Every year, more than 35-thousand babies, just in the U.S., are born with a congenitial heart defect. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Joseph[...]
One of the easiest ways to help children stay healthy in the classroom begins at home. Studies have shown that illnesses and absenteeism in schools go[...]