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Ty Wiberg, a 13-year-old Chippewa Falls, Wis., native, bears more than his share of burdens in life.

Corinne Breidung suspected her son Brett’s well-child exam would be as uneventful as his previous exams. But then Brett’s provider in Wabasha, Sharon Riester, Family Medicine nurse practit...

The number of Americans with diabetes is staggering. Discover the alarming statistics of this serious health concern, and learn how diabetes can be managed or prevented with lifestyle changes.

For anyone who has epilepsy or a seizure disorder, life can be a challenging and uncertain journey. Every person with epilepsy has a unique life situation, and the cause for their seizures may or may ...

After Taylor Suhr had a stroke, he needed to relearn how to do many things, including eating. Speech pathology helped him regain those abilities and rewarded him with the cheeseburger he'd been cravin...

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., but prevention is possible. Learn more in this Q&A.

A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about COVID-19 booster shots, which may be available in the U.S. as soon as this fall.

The CDC recommends taking steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes in areas where malaria outbreaks are reported. Learn how to protect against malaria and vector-borne diseases.

Lead lurks in unexpected places, such as soil, food and old house paint. Safety standards have made significant strides to decrease lead exposure. Read how you can reduce lead exposure for children.

Every day, your brain takes in information through multiple sources. When there's too much to process, you may feel cognitive overload. Learn how it can affect you and how to counter it.