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Individuals' motivations for having bariatric surgery are as unique as the people discussing them. If you're looking for some reasons to make the decision for yourself, here are 10 activities that peo...

Feeling tired during the day may seem like a minor annoyance. But not getting enough sleep is linked to poor health. New research from Mayo Clinic is a wake-up call on why a healthy sleep schedule...

Your shoulder can develop a buildup of calcium deposits as you age, causing pain, stiffness and limited mobility. Learn about 6 benefits of a new nonsurgical procedure to remove those deposits.

Breakthroughs in hip and knee replacements are reshaping orthopedic care and providing patients with pain-free movement and faster recovery. Learn about these new approaches.

While the exact cause of colorectal cancer remains unknown, there are proven risk factors for the disease. Learn about colorectal cancer screening options and what you can do to reduce your risk.

For most of her young life, 3-year-old Hazel Sargent had tummy troubles. She frequently was constipated and never a big eater. Then one day last spring, she woke up from a nap and was lethargic.

Twenty-one years ago, Cheri Olson, M.D., helped welcome twins Kinsey and Sydney Freitag into the world. Soon, she’ll help deliver Kinsey’s first child, ushering in a fourth generation of t...

Fifty-nine-year-old Kathryn Miller and her father, 96-year-old Ken Miller, prove that it's never too late to shed a few pounds and improve your quality of life.

Sam and Erin Fisher, like all new parents, are looking forward to celebrating their daughter’s first birthday. But the day will carry extra significance for the Eau Claire couple because...

Planning a trip overseas can be exciting. Learn why you should schedule an appointment with a travel medicine specialist to get the vaccinations and information you need to be healthy and safe on your...