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Severe stinging insect allergy affects over 9.5 million Americans including 3 percent of adults and up to 1 percent of children. There are 40 to 100 deaths in the U.S. each year, and that number has...

Simply helping toddlers down a step or playing by swinging them by their arms or hands can cause nursemaid's elbow. Learn more about this common childhood injury and how to prevent it.

Lung nodules are small masses of tissue in the lungs. Most nodules aren't cancer, but all should be evaluated. Learn how your health care team discovers which should be tested for lung cancer.

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder can be challenging because of the distinctive pattern of symptoms. Learn about evolving awareness and treatments for neurodivergent conditions.

Strokes can happen to anyone at any time. You can go from feeling as usual to feeling sick within a matter of seconds. Be prepared to spot the signs of stroke using these five things to know.

Anyone can get glaucoma, but certain families, and particularly African Americans, are most susceptible. Learn more about this sight-stealing disease and how screening can protect your vision.

Every year, millions of teens in the U.S. experience dating violence, which can lead to lifelong effects on health and well-being. As a parent or caregiver, here's what you need to know.

Cosmetic procedures are designed to improve all facets of aging, including wrinkles, scarring, texture, tone, discolorations and redness. If you are interested in a procedure, you will meet with a pro...

Education is one of the "three shields" of Mayo Clinic and professional education is an integral part of the mission of Mayo Clinic Health System. View the information below on our ongoing educational...

... that affects women, breast cancer does occur in men. While male breast cancer is a rare cancer, 1 in 8 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S....