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Chronic hepatitis B infection can go undiagnosed until serious liver disease symptoms arise. Learn why vaccination is the best way to prevent infection, and get additional tips to avoid getting the vi...

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.

If current trends continue, as many as one in three Americans will have diabetes by the year 2050. That projection is staggering, but it doesn't necessarily have to come true.

High consumption of sodium can increase adult risk of hypertension and stroke. Find out if it poses the same risk for children and how to reduce your family's sodium intake.

When used correctly, antibiotics could be considered the life preservers of health care. But some bacteria are antibiotic-resistant and become a "superbug." Discover how you can reduce antibiotic resi...

Allergies affect 25% of U.S. adults and are nothing to sneeze at. Symptoms can make you feel miserable. Here are answers to four FAQ about seasonal allergies and how to manage them.

Suicide is a growing public health crisis. An important step in prevention is to dispel myths that affect public perception. Get the facts on these 8 common myths about suicide.

Dense breast tissue can make detecting breast cancer with screening mammography more challenging. Molecular breast imaging is a different approach to breast imaging for women with dense breast tissue.

Feeling tired during the day may seem like a minor annoyance. But not getting enough sleep is linked to poor health. New research from Mayo Clinic is a wake-up call on why a healthy sleep schedule mat...

Chronic pain affects 3 out of 10 people in the U.S. While there is no single cure, a team approach for medical management, movement therapy and learning specific coping strategies can help.