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As many as 30% of children have issues with bowel movements due to constipation. Learn what's normal, what's not, what to try and when to seek help.

Hiking, swimming, yoga, chasing her grandchildren — Susan Girdhari leads about as active a lifestyle as one can get. But that wasn’t always the case.

Are you considering bariatric surgery, but wondering how it works or what you might expect during the process? Check out these frequently asked questions and answers.

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...

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.

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.