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Eating and exercise are closely connected. Proper nutrition is essential for building strength and fueling activity. These five tips will get you started training for an athletic event.

Liver disease caused Megan Morgan's excess fluid buildup in her abdomen. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) acted like a "bypass road."

Having a sense of purpose provides a wealth of mental and physical benefits from reduced stress to better sleep. But how do you identify your purpose? These ideas can get you started.

Fritz Kruger wondered how breathing pure oxygen while enclosed in a pressurized tube could heal his body from side effects of radiation treatments.

For two years, Richard Austin suffered from a medical mystery that so confounded family members and physicians that he finally was advised to see a psychiatrist for his problems.

Sometimes, finding time to exercise can seem like a bigger challenge than your workout itself. But with a little planning, you can fit fitness into your schedule. Here are a few tips to help you get o...

Most people with back pain don't require surgery, but there are situations when it's the best option. Get answers to 7 FAQ about low back surgery, including signs that it may be necessary.

From a biological perspective, a mother’s instincts and her baby’s responses are naturally designed for breastfeeding. New moms may experience soreness and difficulty getting the baby to l...

It was science meeting faith for Kurt Jacobson, who could forgo traditional chemotherapy for his cancer thanks to new targeted therapy treatment.

Julie Janzen's uneventful pregnancy took a dramatic turn at 39 weeks when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic dissection. Her care team quickly convened to develop a plan to save Julie an...