Many conditions can be a symptom of a larger problem.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Landon Trost explains why erectile dysfunction, E-D, may be a warning sign for cardiovascular problems. To listen, click the link below. Erectile Dysfuntion

As men get older, certain screenings are an important part of maintaining overall health.   In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Landon Trost tells us prostate screening is one of the most important, since cancer of the prostate is a leading cause of cancer death in American men. To [...]

Exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation of the sun or tanning beds increases your risk of developing melanoma, a form of cancer that begins in the cells that control the pigment in your skin. Although anyone can get it, Dr. Juan-Carlos Martinez explains in this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute [...]

A myriad of issues cause shoulder pain. Sometimes that pain morphs into significant stiffness. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon has some tips for dealing with a frozen shoulder. To listen, click the link below. Tips for frozen shoulder

Though it’s thought of as a disease that strikes women, men also battle breast cancer. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Kathryn Ruddy explains who’s most at risk and what symptoms to watch for with breast cancer in men. To listen, click the link below. Breast Cancer Strikes [...]

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. When it comes to screening for breast cancer, mammograms are still the gold standard for early detection. But changing guidelines and competing recommendations on when to start screening has caused confusion for many women. Recently, The American Society [...]

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, and such a diagnosis has long been considered a death sentence. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute we hear from Dr. Mark Truty, a Mayo Clinic cancer surgeon, who along with a team of surgeons and oncologists published a [...]

Vitamin D is essential for health but isn't as easy as other nutrients to get in a balanced diet. "Vitamin D is not in a lot of foods," says Dr. Donald Hensrud, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. "So it's challenging to get all that we need." In this Mayo Clinic Radio [...]

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Shanda Blackmon outlines some of the different types of lung cancer as well as signs and symptoms. To listen, click the link below. Lung cancer types and symptoms

Sweet berries and juicy tomatoes are safe bets at your local farmers markets. But some of the lesser known, odd-looking vegetables are equally nutritious and can be just as delicious. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Jen Welper, an executive chef with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, offers advice [...]

You know you need a break from a project, and you try to take one, but your mind keeps racing. If you've struggled with this issue, you're not alone. "It does take time," says Dr. Amit Sood, author of The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-free Living. "But the brain can [...]

Complementary medicine, also known as integrative medicine, uses wellness practices to help people cope with cancer, persistent pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other medical conditions. Integrative therapies, such as stress management, meditation, massage therapy and acupuncture, are intended to complement — not replace — conventional Western medicine. Combining integrative therapies with [...]