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Elevated levels of radon are the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. So it's vital to test your home to discover if radon abatement is needed. Learn more about this invisible health hazard.

Tiny tools, cameras and incisions make a big difference during minimally invasive surgery. Patients have less pain and scarring with faster recovery. Here's what you should know if you need surgery.

Barriers to receiving mental healthcare include fear, finances and stigma. Learn how a trusted relationship with a mental healthcare professional can lead to progress.

RFID isn’t just for inventory tracking anymore. Learn how It’s now used in the operating room to guide breast biopsies, and benefits the surgeon and patient.

Flaxseed is tiny, but it's health benefits are big: fiber, omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidant protection. Plus, it's easy to amp up everyday foods like oatmeal with flaxseed.

Colon cancer is the No. 3 cancer diagnosed in the U.S. Polyps are a key culprit, but often don't cause symptoms. In this Q&A, learn 6 things you should know about polyps.

Taking collagen, turmeric and melatonin is popular now, but that doesn’t mean they're right for you. Ask yourself these 3 questions before you take a supplement.

Experiencing throbbing pain down the front of your lower legs when you work out? You may have shin splints. Learn how to speed your recovery.

The drop in COVID-19 cases may lead you to think the pandemic is ending. While stats are headed in the right direction, an infectious diseases expert explains why it's too early to say it's over.

When 62-year-old Mankato resident Dale Hachfeld’s coworkers first heard him slurring his words, they thought he was trying to be funny. But when his left side gave way and he started to fall over, his...