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With someone in the U.S. receiving a blood product every two seconds, there is a constant need for red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Learn how the donation process works and why donating blood is...

By age 30, your bones may have already started to lose mass — one of the first signs of osteoporosis. Learn who's at greatest risk and what you can do to maintain bone mass.

Colder temps and holiday festivities encourage us to gather inside, raising the risk of upper respiratory illnesses. Know what to do and where to go for worsening symptoms.

Our goal is to find the best care for you, whether your needs are straightforward or complex. In Mankato, Minnesota, we partner with the top-ranked Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. We speciali...

Preventing illness during the cold and flu season starts with the who, what, where, when and why of handwashing. Teach your children about hand hygiene with these tips.

Pregnancy and childbirth can affect pelvic floor health and lead to prolapse, pain and urinary incontinence. Learn how physical and hormonal changes contribute, and get prevention tips.

Peripheral arteries carry oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, they can become diseased. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for peripheral artery disease.

A Mayo Clinic Health System high-risk breast consultant and breast cancer awareness advocate shares the top 10 questions commonly asked about breast cancer, screening and risk factors.

ACL tears are one of the most common noncontact knee injuries. Learn how they happen, how they're treated and when you can expect to be back to your regular activities.

Winter is beautiful, but the cold, ice and snow can be treacherous for many people. Learn how smart decisions can keep you safe — and out of the emergency department — during the winter se...