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Smokers and other tobacco users are more likely to develop disease and die earlier than are people who don't use tobacco. If you smoke, you may worry about what it's doing to your health. You probably...

Suicide is a major concern in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was among the top nine leading causes of death for people ages 10–64 and the second leading ...

Community support is vital to Mayo Clinic Health System's mission of delivering the best health care possible. Your contributions enable us to provide the most advanced medicine to our patients, close...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy speeds wound recovery by dramatically increasing blood oxygen levels.

Pediatric medicine provides expert care for common problems to the most complex situations from birth through the teen years.

Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for organ transplant, and every 10 minutes another person is added to the national waiting list. Unfortunately, many never get the call saying that a suita...

Pediatric medicine provides expert care for common problems to the most complex situations from birth through the teen years.

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.

Disease prevention is crucial to your health. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to maintain good health, and protect you and those you care about against infectious diseases. Vaccinations off...

Often life-or-death situations, emergencies are when patients need medical care most. Not all emergencies are avoidable, but there are measures you can take to reduce your risk of experiencing a medic...