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.
People often have questions about using essential oils before, during and after pregnancy. These natural oils are distilled from plants or other sources and retain[...]
March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic[...]
Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during[...]
Know your numbers: What is your heart rate? Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting[...]
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that looks at sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has some concerning news, especially when it comes to[...]
When Justin Pomeroy, 23, struggled after a weight training session, he wasn’t sure if he was simply fatigued or experiencing a medical crisis. While lifting[...]
When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may[...]
From ice bucket challenges to polar plunges, people have embraced being doused with or dunked in icy water to raise money for their favorite causes.[...]
Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of[...]
Mayo Clinic and area community organizations have planned a range of events in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The monthlong commemoration is[...]
Severe weather across many parts of the country has caused a lot of problems, but one effect you may not have heard about is on[...]
Glaucoma has been called the silent thief of sight because its onset can be so gradual that you may not notice changes in your vision until the[...]