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When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care[...]

Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is[...]

Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death[...]

Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications[...]

Mayo Clinic has been taking care of patients with rectal cancer for more than 100 years, dating back to the Mayo brothers. Even at that[...]

You might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a[...]

Getting a massage from a robot may seem like something out of a science fiction story, but it could be a reality in the not-too-distant[...]

Spring is around the corner, which means the beginning of berry season. Berries can be a great source of potassium and vitamins C and K,[...]

It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which[...]

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have an even higher risk of dying[...]

Only about 8% of patients who have sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. That rate is even lower for certain patients who don't[...]

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by giving the gift of life? Every year on Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to[...]