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Measles is a childhood viral infection that can almost always be prevented by a vaccine. The infection is contagious and replicates in the nose and throat of an infected child or adult.

Carole Reisinger tells people not to put off colonoscopy screening and to pay attention to symptoms. After being diagnosed with two types of cancer, she knows the importance of cancer screenings.

Children and parents are gearing up for the start of another school year. Preparation for the hallways means shopping for backpacks, clothes and other school supplies. But don't overlook your child's ...

When it comes to treating a stroke, it's all about time. Joe Burns has survived two strokes, thanks in part to the quick action of his wife, Pat, and caregivers at Mayo Clinic Health System.

It’s sometimes said that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. That was the case for Aaron Grimm, a teacher who had noticed some changes in one of his colleagues.

With an early increase in RSV and influenza cases, a Mayo Clinic expert shares three things parents can watch for when determining if they should seek care for a sick child.

When Susan Mensch had her first total knee replacement in 2017, she spent three nights in the hospital. This time, she had a new option: same-day surgery.

Searching for reliable information about taking supplements during pregnancy can be confusing. Read this Q&A for advice on those you should and shouldn't take.

A long wait was finally over for a Barron woman when she received word that a donor had come forward that was a match. It was a Christmas gift nine years in the making.

Mindfulness has become a popular concept. Frequently thought of as a way to manage stress and improve focus, discover the benefits of mindfulness practice for helping with chronic pain.