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Many people turn to the web when symptoms arise or they want more information on health-related issues. Mayoclinic.org continues to be among the most trusted[...]

Croup is a viral illness that the whole family can get, but it typically occurs in younger children. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert[...]

Eating a healthy diet is not only good for the body, but also the mind. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a dietitian with[...]

Potatoes often get a bad rap for being unhealthy. But if prepared in the right way, these root vegetables can be a great source of[...]

Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeons, such as Dr. Sanj Kakar, are now using a new state-of-the-art camera system to perform hand and wrist surgeries. Watch: The[...]

The first successful surgical procedure using ether anesthesia was performed on Oct. 16, 1846. It's considered to be one of the most significant events in[...]

With more senior drivers on the roads than ever before, Dr. Ericka Tung, a Mayo Clinic internist and geriatrician, discusses the importance of keeping older[...]

Each year, an estimated 268,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among U.S. women, according to the American Cancer Society. Mayo Clinic[...]

Having excess belly fat could put postmenopausal women at risk of serious health conditions. Dr. Ekta Kapoor with Mayo Clinic's Center for Women's Health explains[...]

Kids are back in the classroom, and so are plenty of germs. A common back-to-school sickness is viral gastroenteritis, or stomach flu. It's an intestinal[...]

Suicide rates are on the rise in the U.S., particularly in rural areas, according to a new study published in JAMA. The findings show that[...]