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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 […]

If you've ever wondered if you're allergic to something, it's not hard to find out.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. James Li tells us how it's done. To listen, click the link below. Allergy Testing

Pancreatic cancer is killer.  Why?  Because it's usually not detected early enough to effectively treat.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, we hear from Dr. Michael Wallace who is working on a new screening method. To listen, click the link below. 2015june04

It's more common than you might imagine.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Sanj Kakar fills us in on thumb arthritis. To listen, click the link below. Thumb Arthritis

As a rock-and-roll drummer, Justin Vigile knows how to keep a beat.  But at we learn in this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, it was his beating heart that was cause for concern. To listen, click the link below. Rocker's Heart Surgery

Human organ transplantation has come a long way since the first heart transplant in 1967. But despite advances, there are still more than 100,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a donor organ. We'll get an update on the state of organ transplantation from the director of the William J. von Liebig Center for Transplantation […]

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Mayo Clinic Dr. Sanj Kakar explains how stretching can help golfers avoid injury. To listen, click the link below. Stretching for Golf

As we age, our bones may lose mass and become brittle. These are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is responsible for 2 million broken bones each year in the U.S. Mayo Clinic endocrinologist Dr. Bart Clarke discusses osteoporosis and how to reduce its impact on your health. […]

May is stroke awareness month.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, a reminder that stroke can affect anyone. To listen, click the link below. Caroline's Courage

Choosing long-term care for a loved one ... or yourself ... can be a difficult decision. The level of care, the cost and the physical surroundings all must be considered. Mayo Clinic geriatric specialist Dr. Paul Takahashi offers guidance on how to evaluate long-term care facilities and services. Also on the program, parasitologist Dr. Bobbi […]