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Going to see a health care professional can be especially scary for those in the LGBTQ community. A Mayo Clinic expert shares why it’s crucial to have cancer screenings regardless of gender identity.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for African American women. Learn more about the wide range of contributing factors and first steps toward a healthier heart.

Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid called bile that's released into your small intestine...

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...

For over 40 years, we've cared for the health of families in the Menomonie area. In 1995, our clinic merged with Mayo Clinic Health System, creating a multispecialty medical and surgical group wi...

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which you repeatedly stop breathing or have shallow breaths while you sleep. When this happens, you may snore loudly or making choking noises as you try to breath...

In heart valve disease, also known as valvular heart disease, one or more of the valves in your heart doesn't work properly. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct directio...

Discover the preventive health benefits available to Medicare recipients through annual wellness visits. Get answers to common questions about this visit that can guide you toward optimal well-being.

The tonsils play an essential role in keeping you healthy but can cause pain if inflamed. Read about why kids have more trouble with their tonsils and when it's appropriate to have them removed.

Narrow, pointy-toed, high-heeled shoes may be perfect for your outfit, but not so great for your feet. Pressure on your big toes can lead to bunions. Take steps to relieve this painful condition.