Back pain affects 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. Thankfully, a lot of that pain is temporary.  But for others, the only relief requires surgery.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Mohamad Bydon outlines some of the benefits to minimally invasive back surgery. To listen, [...]

Finding creative solutions to health care problems.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Douglas Wood explains the work of the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation. To listen, click the link below. Center for Innovation

It's been 20 years since sildenafil, better known as viagra, received FDA approval. It was the first of several medications that address the problems of erectile dysfunction.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Landon Trost explains a little more about the medications to treat this very common problem. To [...]

As effective as a more invasive procedure, nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate pre-pectoral reconstruction offers a woman a more natural appearance following breast cancer surgery. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we find out why requests for it continue to grow.  To listen, click the link below. Nipple-sparing mastectomy, pre-pectoral reconstruction

According to the National Institutes of Health, about fifteen percent of couples in the U.S. are unable to get pregnant.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we discuss infertility with Dr. Elizabeth Stewart. To listen, click the link below. Infertility

The National Institutes of Health estimates that 25 to 35 percent of women have some degree of urinary incontinence.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Deborah Lightner explains that not all incontinence issues are the same, and that there is help available. To listen, click the link below. Female urinary [...]

Individualized medicine, also known as personalized medicine or precision medicine, is tailoring diagnosis and treatment to each patient to optimize care. Using a person's unique genetic code, researchers and health care providers can more effectively and precisely diagnose, treat, predict and, eventually, prevent disease.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health [...]

What started as a way to help deep-sea divers decompress, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now used to treat a number of serious conditions.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Paul Claus explains how the therapy works and where it is useful. To listen, click the link below. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4 million adults are affected by fibromyalgia.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Arya Mohabbat explains the process of developing a fibromyalgia diagnosis.  To listen, click the link below. Fibromyalgia

Muscle spasms, can be painful, no matter where they occur. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. John Pemberton explains a condition called proctalgia fugax and how to address it. To listen, click the link below. Proctalgia fugax

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Jay Smith will explain carpal tunnel syndrome, and outline treatment options. To listen, click the link below. Carpal tunnel syndrome

When it comes to stroke, it's important to recognize the signs and seek help immediately.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Robert Brown outlines the symptoms of stroke and what treatments are now available. To listen, click the link below. Stroke treatment