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.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a person from Missouri has become the 14th person in the U.S. to contract[...]
Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000[...]
While COVID-19 continues to evolve, there is some good news when it comes to detecting the virus. "The tests we've used over the last three[...]
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breastfed or given only breast milk only for the first six months of life. The group also recommends[...]
Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine.[...]
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Healthcare is changing rapidly. Tomorrow’s cure is already here today. How do top medical educational institutes prepare and equip the workforce for the fast-changing healthcare[...]
Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have[...]
When Swina Taylor was two months pregnant, she chose a name for her baby: Makrii. In Micronesia, where Swina hails from, the name means "strong"[...]
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and guardians have much to consider for their children to have a healthy and successful start to the new[...]
E. Rolland "Rollie" Dickson, M.D., a former member of Mayo Clinic's Board of Trustees, a physician in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and the[...]
The first mixed reality navigated shoulder replacement surgery in the United States took place in early 2024. Specialized technologies were used to create a customized[...]