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Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be aff...

After retiring, John and Terri Pedace have found purpose, fulfillment and a way to give back through volunteering for Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Bill McWhite was vacationing along the Texas Gulf Coast — a time a person would traditionally be relaxing — when his body let him do anything but unwind.

Health officials continue to monitor and track increasing cases of monkeypox. Learn about symptoms, how it spreads, who should be tested and if a vaccine is available.

Male or female, health care professionals now recommend screenings for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45. A colonoscopy is the gold standard. Here's what to expect before and during the procedure.

Brian Schilling didn’t know anything was wrong when he went in for his regular physical. But, unbeknownst to him, there was a problem lurking in one of the valves in his heart.

Heading back to school for many students includes a bagged lunch tucked into their backpack. Follow these tips for packing healthy lunches kids will like and help improve their ability to learn.

Dave Andros has a new perspective on life after beating the odds following his sudden cardiac arrest at the gym.

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

Everyone should have a primary care provider. A primary care provider cares for the majority of your nonemergency care, learns your health history, recommends tests and screenings needed to maintain h...