Stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability in the U.S., striking nearly 800,000 people each year. Hemorrhagic, or bleeding, stroke is particularly devastating, says Mayo Clinic neurologist and critical care expert Dr. William D. Freeman.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Freeman outlines research he is working on that could [...]

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is ranked among the top 20 medical schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The school was established in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1972. Beyond Rochester, Mayo Clinic opened a four-year medical school in Arizona earlier in 2017. And training opportunities are available at Mayo Clinic’s [...]

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

It's a leading cause of death and disability; stroke.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Robert Brown discusses the signs and symptoms everyone should know. To listen, click the link below. Stroke Awareness

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke will share the latest recommendations on kids and screen time. To listen, click the link below. Are your kids getting too much screen time

Mention hypnosis and a lot of people will immediately think of making someone cluck like a chicken.  But hypnosis or hypnotherapy is real.  in this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Debbie Fuehrer, a counselor with Mayo Clinic's Integrative Medicine and Health Program, will explain how hypnosis is used in the clinical setting. [...]

The most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S. also may be one of the most overprescribed for older individuals. Levothyroxine is a medication used to treat low thyroid hormone levels. However, a study published this spring in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that patients with subclinical thyroid hormone levels received no [...]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people receiving an opioid prescription and the number of deaths from overdose has nearly quadrupled over the past 15 years. Opioids, including prescription drugs and heroin, killed more than 33,000 people in 2015 — the latest year of [...]

There's no question that our feet take a pounding.  But, as Dr. Norm Turner tells us in this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, that wear and tear on your feet can be even worse when you're overweight or obese. To listen, click the link below. Obesity and foot problems

When it comes to cancer, it can be tough to keep track of what's fact and what's fiction.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, oncologist, Dr. Timothy Moynihan dispels some common cancer myths. To listen, click the link below. Cancer Myths

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 [...]

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 [...]