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Most people in the U.S. exceed their protein needs. But those on restricted diets or weight-loss medications may need more. Learn what's the right amount of protein for you.

If you need surgery, feeling anxious is normal. Review 6 common Q&A to help you feel more comfortable and prepared.

For someone who never thought she wanted children, Nicole Whipple went through more than most women do just to get pregnant.

Carole Reisinger tells people not to put off colonoscopy screening and to pay attention to symptoms. After being diagnosed with two types of cancer, she knows the importance of cancer screenings.

Bariatric surgery is an available treatment for severe obesity that consistently achieves and maintains substantial weight loss, and improves health and quality of life. Let’s review some miscon...

Falls can happen to anyone of any age at any time. But for older people, falls can have long-term effects on health and independence. Learn about falls and how they can be prevented.

Dry eye disease leads to burning, stinging, watery or red eyes, and can affect your daily life. Here's what you need to know if you experience dry eyes.

After avoiding surgery for 24 years, pain from arthritis and scoliosis made it difficult for Pat to walk. Learn how neurosurgery stabilized her spine and eliminated the pain.

... surgery. Due to its challenging technique, off-pump bypass is only used by 5% of cardiovascular surgery programs nationally. At Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire, off-pump bypass surgery is used...

... weight by just 3% to 5% can decrease triglycerides, which are fats in your blood, and blood sugar, or glucose. This decrease also can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Losing even more weight lowers...