When Lindsay Stromback and Melanie Peterson met several years ago in a medical secretary training program at Mayo Clinic, they quickly discovered they lived in the same town and had children the same age. But "what they could not have known," says Mayo Clinic Radio host Jacob Strand, M.D., "is that they would share a life-changing journey as well." That journey began after Lindsay, an associate clinical research coordinator at Mayo Clinic, discovered a lump in her breast. [...]

"I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light." Helen Keller

Staff in Mayo Clinic's Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology are researching how the immune system can target the nervous system, and more importantly for patients, how to treat it. [...]

The death of actor Luke Perry serves as a reminder that strokes happen to people of all ages. Reversing the risk factors that may lead to stroke and knowing the signs and symptoms can be lifesaving. [...]

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." C.S. Lewis

A Facebook post gave John Lawson the idea to build toy cars for children, but his inspiration comes from his friend Dr. Joseph Dearani's pediatric patients at Mayo Clinic. [...]

After years of watching his patients having to deal with awkward fitting garments to stay covered during a procedure, Dr. Bruce Levy and his wife, Heather, designed a better option. [...]

"There’s a way to do it better — find it." Thomas Edison

Organizers of the final Cabin Fever Beanbag Tournament hope it will be the most memorable as they attempt to break the record for money raised in one day to support cancer research at Mayo. [...]

Minnesotans are quite familiar with the chore that is snow removal, but last month's blizzard put even the heartiest Minnesotans to the test — a test that Mayo grounds crews passed with flying colors. [...]

"Life is more fun if you play games." Roald Dahl

Kelsey Stuttgen was in 7th grade when a broken leg landed her at Mayo Clinic. Years later, that experience would guide her decision to become a researcher. [...]

The five-month restoration of the Plummer Building's carillon is now complete, which means Mayo Clinic carillonneur Austin Ferguson can get back to making music. [...]

"Where words fail, music speaks." Hans Christian Andersen

Jennifer Jones and her fiancé, Rob Ronnenberg, never could have imagined their wedding would be televised. But then a viral video caught the attention of reality show producers. [...]

An offer to help a friend turned into a trip to the emergency department for Pastor Vern Christopherson, who has made a remarkable recovery thanks to prayer, community and a dedicated care team. [...]

"That breath you just took…that’s a gift." Rob Bell

Until last year, Robert Taylor hadn't considered being a living organ donor. But then a booth at a race expo caught his eye, leading to a new kidney for Lynn McCurdy and a new friendship for both. [...]

  As a hospital chef, Kristine Wolner works hard to make food healthy and flavorful for Mayo patients. Her culinary skills resulted in two top awards at a recent Foodie Throwdown competition. [...]

"Nothing in this universe occurs by accident." Neale Donald Walsch

After months of searching for answers, Frank Lonabaugh had a diagnosis: autoimmune encephalitis. But even with treatment, little progress was made. That's when Frank's wife reached out to Mayo Clinic. [...]

Mayo researchers say an arsenal of medications designed to kill senescent cells — which harm our bodies as we age — is changing the way they look at age-related diseases. [...]

"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." George Burns

After a cancer diagnosis, Mayo Clinic chief information officer Cris Ross got a firsthand look at the importance of continuously working toward improved health care IT.  [...]

It’s no secret that curbing a sugar habit is good for your overall health. Whether you start slow or go cold turkey, before you know it your cravings for the sweet stuff will be in the rearview mirror. [...]