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Is it a myth or fact that chicken noodle soup can help you feel better when you are ill? Does vitamin C prevent illness? Check out myths and facts about immune-boosting nutrients.

Some women wean their baby from breastfeeding early because of breast pain caused by plugged ducts or mastitis. Learn how to prevent these conditions and get tips to manage pain during breastfeeding.

Hearing you need a test on your heart may be scary, but understanding the purpose of the test can help put you at ease. Learn about common heart tests, and get practical tips to help you prepare.

Dan O'Bryan didn't think his mild symptoms were anything to worry about. The Mayo Clinic team remotely monitoring his heart saw something different and urgent.

Lizzie Stoltz was only 30 weeks pregnant when her water broke. Things happened so quickly, there was no time to get to a hospital with labor and delivery or a neonatal ICU. Find out how a telemedicine...

People who identify as LGBTQ+ face specific health concerns. Get answers to six common health questions to ease fears of seeking healthcare and learn how to find a trustworthy, affirming team.

There are discouraging trends in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. Get the facts about the most common types, the potential long-term health consequences and what you can do to protec...

George Hite is happy and engaged in life. But that wasn't always the case. He battled addictions to opiates and food. But thanks to lots of hard work and bariatric surgery, he is a changed man.

Chris Farley. Heath Ledger. Sigmund Freud. Prince. You likely recognize the names of these famous people, but you might not know what they have in common. They all died from an opioid overdose.

Patsy Weber was told she might spend the rest of her life in a care facility, unable to walk, speak or swallow. Read how she and her rehab team were determined to defy that prognosis.