On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Derek Lomas, a Mayo Clinic urologist, discusses prostate cancer, including a new biopsy method. Also on the program, Dr. Todd Miller, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how exercise affects the heart. And Dr. Beth Robertson, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, speaks on headaches and treatment for migraines. Here's your Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

They're in our mouth, on our skin, and in our gut.  There are millions and millions of bacteria that make up the human microbiome, and it's a hot area of research.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Joseph Murray gives us a glimpse into some of that study. To [...]

True or false: People of average or below-average weight are not at risk for heart disease. In the latest Mayo Clinic National Health Checkup, 4 of 5 adults recognized that is a false statement. “People can be skinny but still fat in the inside,” says Mayo Clinic cardiologist Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez. “Anywhere [...]

Pregnancy is a great time to talk about heart health. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says that women should know that they are at risk for heart disease and that pregnancy is a time of increased risk. To listen, click [...]

Artificial intelligence.  We hear the term more and more these days.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Tufia Haddad explains how A-I is being looked at to change medical care. To listen, click the link below. Artificial intelligence in health care

Imagine, you're on the operating table.  You're supposed to be asleep.  Instead, you can sense, maybe even feel what is happening.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, anesthesiologist Dr. Timothy Curry, explains how awareness under anesthesia can happen. To listen, click the link below. Awareness under anesthesia

On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. John M. Davis III, a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, discusses arthritis, and the latest edition of the book, "Mayo Clinic on Arthritis — How to Manage Pain and Lead an Active Life". Also on the program, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, shares how heart disease can [...]

On this Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Derek Lomas, a Mayo Clinic urologist, will discuss prostate cancer, including a new biopsy method. Also on the program, Dr. Todd Miller, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, will explain how exercise affects the heart. And Dr. Beth Robertson, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, will discuss headaches and treatment [...]

With a constant need for organ transplants, it's never been more important for people to sign up to be an organ donor. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Charles Rosen, director of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic, tells us that deciding to be an organ donor while [...]

While you never hope to use one, an advance directive allows a designee to make medical decisions on your behalf.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Erin DeMartino explains some of the things you need to know if you're thinking about an advance directive. To listen, click the link [...]

Heart disease is still the number one killer of women in the United States. Yet, many women fail to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack.  Why? Dr. Rekha Mankad takes a look at that question in this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute. To listen, click the link below. Women and heart [...]

Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Claire Haga explains why it's so closely related to heart problems. She also discusses the power you have to control it. To listen, [...]