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In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Jay Erie explains why people are getting cataract surgery earlier. To listen, click the link below. Cataract Surgery Study

According to the National Cancer Institute, by the end of this year 49,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer ... and an estimated 41,000 will die from the disease. Pancreatic cancer remains a challenge to treat, but newer combination therapies are modestly improving survival rates. Cancer surgeon Dr. Mark Truty discusses the latest treatments, […]

Flashbacks ... nightmares ... severe anxiety. These are just some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder ... or PTSD. Soldiers returning from combat aren't the only people who may shows signs of PTSD. On this special Veteran's Day edition of Mayo Clinic Radio, psychologist Dr. Craig Sawchuk outlines the risk factors and treatments for PTSD. […]

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. A slight tremor in one hand is often the first outward sign of Parkinson's. And, while there is no cure, there are medications and other treatments that can effectively manage its signs and symptoms. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, neurologist Dr. J. […]

It's the million... billion or maybe trillion dollar question.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Jon Tilburt has more about a recent study that looked at containing costs while providing the best possible medical care. To listen, click the link below. Care vs Cost

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio podcast 10-17-15 On Mayo Clinic Radio, breast cancer specialist Dr. Sandhya Pruthi discusses the latest in diagnosis and treatment, including the debate over whether ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an early form of breast cancer. Also on the program, by age 80 more than half of all Americans either have […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on the next program breast cancer specialist Dr. Sandhya Pruthi discusses the latest in diagnosis and treatment, including the debate over whether ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an early form of breast cancer. Also on the program, by age 80 more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or […]

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Shreyasee Amin has some tips on staying active while dealing with the pain of osteoarthritis. To listen, click the link below. Exercise and osteoarthritis

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio podcast 10-10-15 The thyroid gland works as one of the body's control centers ... helping to regulate heart rate and metabolism. When your thyroid gland isn't working properly, it can cause a number of problems ... including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. On Mayo Clinic Radio, endocrinologist Dr. Marius Stan discusses thyroid disorders […]

The thyroid gland works as one of the body's control centers ... helping to regulate heart rate and metabolism. When your thyroid gland isn't working properly, it can cause a number of problems ... including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, endocrinologist Dr. Marius Stan discusses thyroid disorders and how they're treated. Also […]