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Jennifer Van Berkum is enjoying retirement and feeling 100% better after her back surgeries. Read about this nurse's path to surgery and how the care team exceeded her high expectations.

Spring is in the air, which can mean misery for allergy sufferers. Fortunately, you can treat yourself right with these tips and leave the tissues at home.

Viral infections are as common as they are frustrating, but your body is designed to fight them. Learn the difference between bacteria and viruses, and why antibiotics may not be necessary.

Duane Kostman was planning to fill a bird feeder in his yard. It’s something he does often, but this time the peaceful pastime took a painful turn. Duane slipped and fell — hard. 

After Grace Andersen was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent a transplant, she developed bladder inflammation caused by a bacterial infection. When medications didn't work, she tried hyperbaric oxyg...

Lorin Divine is a string musician incorporating music into his role as a nurse with the Mayo Clinic Advanced Care at Home Program. Learn how his music helps patients.

Questions about bullying are pretty universal, but what about answers? Well, they are a little more complex.

Winter is beautiful, but the cold, ice and snow can be treacherous for many people. Learn how smart decisions can keep you safe — and out of the emergency department — during the winter se...

Austin, Minnesota, resident Gayle Faber, 69, suffered through plantar fasciitis for several years. But five years ago, Faber came across what some would call a miracle cure.

A blanket is just a piece of cloth stitched together, but it can be so much more. Especially when it is given to provide comfort during a difficult time. That's something young Andrew knows well.