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Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most com...

Digital mammography is different from conventional mammography in how the image of the breast is viewed and, more importantly, manipulated. The radiologist can view and manipulate the images on high-r...

Initial appointments We make every effort to accommodate your scheduling needs. Most often, clinic appointments with a surgeon can be arranged within a week. When you call, please provide us with any ...

Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna is part of an extensive network of community-based providers that collaborate with Mayo Clinic to deliver the highest quality care every day to people in communit...

A neck mass is a lump, bump or swelling in the neck and are common in children. Generally, neck masses in children fall into one of three categories: congenital (present at birth), inflammatory (fight...

You want to eat healthy, but what does “healthy” on a package really mean? How many calories does an item labeled “calorie-free” have? Learn the meanings of common food package...

During the holiday season, it's important to recognize this can be a difficult time for those who have experienced loss in the recent months or years. Learn how to cope with the grief.

An injection of vitamin K is a preventive measure that's recommended for newborns. Get answers to common questions new parents have about why vitamin K is needed and what can happen without it.

Dr. William David Farrar, a gastroenterologist from Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, gets personal about a subject many of us would rather ignore — colonoscopies. His experience can resona...

Your first goal will be to get to know and care for your newborn baby, as well as to take care of yourself. It's fun to celebrate and share your joy with visitors. Yet it's important to create bonding...