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While you're enjoying the outdoors, ticks are looking for a ride — and a meal. Ticks survive on blood from humans and animals, and can transmit disease. Learn how to tame these unwelcome hitchhi...

Most people with back pain don't require surgery, but there are situations when it's the best option. Get answers to 7 FAQ about low back surgery, including signs that it may be necessary.

Are you among the 60 million Americans who experience heartburn at least once a month? If left untreated, it can lead to Barrett's esophagus, which is associated with an increased risk for esophageal ...

Ankle injuries are common in sports and everyday life. Here's how to know if yours is a sprain or break.

Trying to get some spring cleaning done? Don't forget your refrigerator. Get tips on what to select for food and how to keep it healthy in the refrigerator.

Patients requiring left ventricular assist devices, or LVADs, now have more options in their care.

Time can be hard to measure. We often measure our lives in the tasks and accomplishments of everyday life — a pace of business, providing us with momentum and a feeling of control. In between th...

Caring for a newborn can be a challenge. Caring for a premature newborn who is hospitalized 90 miles away from home is even more of a challenge. Just ask Mankato resident Callie Vanderhoof.

Since 2011, thousands of Mayo Clinic Health System patients who have undergone robotic hysterectomies or prostate procedures have experienced a much shorter healing time due to the technology. Now, as...

Stress and lifestyle factors can lead to heartburn — a burning sensation or pain caused by acid reflux. Simple lifestyle modifications and medication can take the burn out of heartburn.