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The backpack is as much as a part of school life as homework and recess. Get tips for picking out your child's backpack, and how to wear it to avoid neck and back problems.

For most women, taking nine months off to rest while pregnant is not a possibility. To stay healthy and productive on the job, it's helpful to understand how to alleviate common pregnancy discomforts.

Intense rainfall and flooding lead to many areas playing host to standing water. When water accumulates, it can pose significant health and safety risks. Read six tips to help you stay safe.

High blood pressure can be dangerous when there aren't symptoms indicating a problem. Learn why your blood pressure matters and the risk factors you can change in your lifestyle.

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.

Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., but cases are returning. Get answers to common questions about measles, and read why vaccination is the best defense against the spread of the virus.

Noise-induced hearing loss, even from earbuds and headphones, can be permanent. That's why it's important to teach young people safe listening habits and how to protect their hearing.

You may not notice your tonsils in the back of your throat until they're inflamed or develop tonsil stones. Discover why the small pebbles in the tonsil tissue can be more than just a nuisance.

For many, getting a good night's sleep can be a nightmare. Learn how consultations and care for sleep issues conveniently roll into communities served by the Mobile Health Clinic.

Mammograms have been saving lives since the 1970s but aren't the only breast cancer screening option. Learn about newer advanced technologies and which option may be best for you.