The thyroid is a gland at the base of your neck. This important part of your body produces hormones that regulate blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and weight. When your thyroid has problem...
The loss of bladder control is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and s...
Autism is one of a group of serious developmental problems called autism spectrum disorders that appear in early childhood — usually before age 3. Though symptoms and severity vary, all autism spectru...
We all want our children to grow up happy and healthy. The reality is most all of them do — but at vastly different rates. Experts across Mayo Clinic Health System see thousands of children each year,...
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S. In fact, eight out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Symptoms include muscle ache, shooting or s...
Genetic testing examines your DNA — the chemical database that carries instructions for your body's functions — to reveal changes or alterations in your genes that may cause illness or disease.
Staying engaged in your healthcare is important. The patient portal is a free, secure and convenient online resource that connects you to your healthcare team and helps you manage your health from the...