Bladder Cancer: More Common Than You Think
Bladder cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the U.S. On top of that, it can be difficult to diagnose. But it also has some very clear causes — which means there are real steps you can take ...
19 Touko 35min
Ow, My Back!
Back pain has a way of stopping life in its tracks. One minute you’re bending down to pick up a shoe, and the next you’re flat on your back, wondering how something so small could cause so much pain —...
12 Touko 33min
Lung Cancer: Should You Get Screened?
Lung cancer currently accounts for about one in five cancer deaths. But only a fraction of people who are eligible for lung cancer screening are getting screened. So why aren’t more people getting scr...
5 Touko 32min
What’s This Rash?
Dandruff, eczema, rashes, redness — dermatitis can take many forms. While symptoms can be frustrating, uncomfortable or even painful, effective treatment options are available. On this episode of Hea...
28 Huhti 35min
When Doctors Do Improv: Arts in Medicine Part 2
What if your doctor prescribed a poem? What if the surgeon removing your tumor took an improv class? On this episode of Health Matters, we continue our conversation on the intersection of art and med...
14 Huhti 44min
Can Art Heal Us?: Arts in Medicine Part 1
Art feeds the soul — but can it also help the body heal? Mayo Clinic’s Arts at the Bedside program is exploring exactly that. On this episode of Health Matters, we’re joined by artist Robin Anderson,...
31 Maalis 34min
Are GLP-1s Everything We Hoped For?
If the past year has shown us anything, it’s that GLP-1s are here to stay. But as time passes, we’re also learning more about them — from new uses to new side effects to unexpected cultural trends. So...
17 Maalis 43min
Why is Cancer So Hard to Cure?
Curing cancer is often talked about as a pie-in-the-sky goal. Given how difficult cancer can be to detect — let alone treat — a cure can sometimes feel out of reach. But what if a real cure for many t...
3 Maalis 34min
