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Genes play a role in your health. Understanding your family's heart and health history is key to understanding your risk of heart disease. Find out which relatives you should talk to about family heal...

Bailey Jackson is a typical 7-year-old girl except that she is learning to live with an ostomy. Thanks to a caring nurse, she has a doll designed to look just like her and help make it a little...

Learn how the patient portal helped David Snippen keep track of his medical appointments and review healthcare records.

Gyles Randall's was surprised to be referred to a neurosurgeon after more than 10 years of nerve pain. But that referral has made a world of difference.

Durable medical equipment helps people recover from injury or manage chronic conditions. Mayo Clinic Store offers personalized expertise that sets it apart from other vendors. Just ask Elna Johnson.

It was science meeting faith for Kurt Jacobson, who could forgo traditional chemotherapy for his cancer thanks to new targeted therapy treatment.

Physical therapy is a good treatment option for many pelvic floor disorders. Here's how it differs from other therapies, what to expect and why at-home care may not work.

Knowing and understanding key heart numbers can help determine your risk for developing heart disease or stroke. Learn the numbers you need to know.

Whether they're pounding, pulsing or piercing, headaches are a pain. Learn about headache types, common treatments and prevention.

A Mayo Clinic expert shares what you need to know about the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and why the public health risk remains low. Find out the steps to take to ensure food remains safe.