Health & Wellness

Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and ...

Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor recently retired, and I've been trying to convince her to volunteer at the library with me. She's not swayed by ...

Whether it's work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But ...

MANKATO, Minn. – Tis the season of a million errands and shopping trips, and it just so happens to coincide with that time of year ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We're thinking about getting a dog. We know they're great companions, but how are they good for your health? ANSWER: People with dogs ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure is a potentially urgent health concern for young adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) that is often overlooked and undertreated, ...

A salmonella outbreak in North America is being linked to cantaloupe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial ...

Dupuytren (DOO-puh-tren) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers.  It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Tree stand accidents, firearm injuries and heart issues are the more high-profile injuries reported during deer hunting season. But some of ...

During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. What are the recommendations for who should ...