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.
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[...]
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by specific viruses. The hepatitis viruses are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. All[...]
You probably know that tea and coffee contain caffeine, but did you know it also can be found in other drinks, food and some medications?[...]
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The[...]
You don't hear much about the measles anymore, but health officials in Philadelphia are keeping an eye on an outbreak in that city. To date,[...]
Holograms and virtual reality (VR) headsets can be part of a great gaming experience. But did you know that the same technology can make for[...]
Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several[...]