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John “J.D.” Kirkman knew the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea but never dreamed he fit the bill. He wasn’t tired during the day, never needed an alarm clock to wake up in the mornin...

For two years, Richard Austin suffered from a medical mystery that so confounded family members and physicians that he finally was advised to see a psychiatrist for his problems.

Sixty-five-year-old Bob Hendrickson is enjoying retirement to the fullest. By taking charge of his health and making a few lifestyle changes, Hendrickson is doing what he can to make sure he is able t...

For someone who never thought she wanted children, Nicole Whipple went through more than most women do just to get pregnant.

You might think if you're fairly young and in good physical condition that you won't have major health problems. But you never know when a surprise event will change your life.

Allison Spencer was excited about becoming a new mother. But at 35, she was older than most of her friends had been when they started their families. So she sometimes felt alone in her excitement.

"Melanoma is not just skin cancer. It's real. It's cancer. And left untreated, will kill you." Sandra Klein shares her story.

The gift of children is what many couples hope for, and the day they receive it is one of the happiest in their lives. But the miracle of birth sometimes brings the element of surprise.

Oct. 10 is bound to be a day Ernest "Skip" Bessen remembers forever. The day will be noteworthy, not only because it involves a multiday canoe trip along Missouri’s Current River — but it ...

The days of bringing pen and paper to the doctor's office might be over. Though taking notes won't likely be out of style soon, Mayo Clinic Health System offers a great way to remember what your docto...