According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 23,000 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. last year. Of those, about one-third were gliomas ... a type of brain cancer that's particularly hard to treat. On this week's program, Dr. Robert Jenkins, a pathologist and specialist in laboratory genetics, explains new research that may lead to […]

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute , Dr. Anokhi Jambusaria has some tips for applying sunscreen. To listen, click the link below. Applying Sunscreen

Fertility ... the ability to make a baby ... is affected by a host of factors. From diet and stress ... to age and genetics ... they all play a role in success or failure when trying to conceive. On this week's program, Dr. Jani Jensen, a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, discusses her […]

Shoulder pain due to rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we hear from Dr. John Sperling about options for treatment. To listen, click the link below. RA and Shoulder Replacement

Malignant mesothelioma, cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen, is relatively rare but often fatal. The 5-year survival rate is between just 5 and 10 percent. On this week's program, thoracic surgeon Dr. Dennis Wigle and pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist Dr. Tobias Peikert explain how viruses are being used to treat mesothelioma and […]

If you've ever had it, you know swimmer's ear can make you pretty uncomfortable.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Laura Orvidas has tips on how to avoid swimmer's ear. To listen, click the link below. Preventing Swimmer's Ear

For a perfume maker a good sense of smell is vital.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, how one woman almost lost that sense. To listen, click the link below. Saving Scents

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we ask Dr. Dawn Davis what causes acne?  Hint; it's not chocolate. To listen, click the link below. What Causes Acne

Lumps and bumps are outward signs our bodies use to alert us that something might not be right on the inside. But not all lumps and bumps are signs of illness. Mayo Clinic surgeon Dr. David Farley explains which lumps and bumps signal something serious ... and which ones don't. Also on the program, it's tick season, and […]

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we hear from Dr. John Cheville about a study which looked as some similarities between some breast and bladder cancers. To listen, click the link below. HER2 Bladder Cancer