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Please use proper citation when referring to content found on MayoClinic.com in any articles, news reports or other media. Use the Associated Press Stylebook as a guide, but here are a few general requests and pointers:

  • Avoid a vague reference. For example, a sentence like "According to Mayo Clinic, cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in all of your cells and has several healthy functions, including helping to build your body's cells and playing a role in the production of sex hormones" is too vague for a consumer to research and find out the specific source of this information.

    Please include the site's URL (http://www.mayoclinic.com) and the article URL (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030) when possible to help readers find the specific page for more information.

  • Use a more specific and clear citation. A sentence like "According to the Web site MayoClinic.com. cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in all of your cells and has several healthy functions, including helping to build your body's cells and playing a role in the production of sex hormones" gives the reader enough information to begin his or her own research. If possible, include more specific information, such as "Additional information on HDL cholesterol can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030."

    Refer to the information as appearing on MayoClinic.com, which shows our preferred capitalization of the name of the site. You may also cite the full URL directly if you prefer.

  • Use a live link. Whenever possible, please include the live links to both the site's URL and the article URL, and have them open in a new window.
  • Requesting an interview. If you would like to request an interview with a Mayo Clinic expert regarding any of the content you see on MayoClinic.com, e-mail plumbo.ginger@mayo.edu and include your name and contact information, the name of your media outlet, your deadline, and a link to the content or article that caught your interest on MayoClinic.com. More resources for journalists can be found at About This Site or by visiting Mayo Clinic's online newsroom.

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