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Anyone can be infected with the highly contagious illness norovirus. Follow these tips to decrease your risk of getting the viruses that cause gastroenteritis, often referred to as the stomach flu.

If you smoke, today is a great day to quit. But, really, any day is a great day to quit. It's not easy, but is worth it because it lowers your chance of developing lung cancer. Learn about a screening...

With the Fourth of July approaching and outdoor activities likely taking up much of your summer fun, it's time to consider the importance of protecting your eyes. Eye injuries are largely preventable,...

With the snow gone and the frost out of the ground, farmers are beginning the intensive spring planting season. As seeds are planted, farmers need to use safe farming practices to avoid a visit to the...

Making healthy lifestyle choices before you conceive can decrease complication risk and increase chances of having a healthy baby. Find out what you can do to benefit you and your baby in the future.

Congratulations! It’s an exciting time for you. Understanding the basics of prenatal care can help prepare you for this 40-week (or so) journey. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you learn ...

Carleen Flettre turned an unimaginable tragedy into an inspiring second chance after her husband's sudden passing. She lost more than 175 pounds after enrolling in a weight management program.

The days of bringing pen and paper to the doctor's office might be over. Though taking notes won't likely be out of style soon, Mayo Clinic Health System offers a great way to remember what your docto...

Allison Spencer was excited about becoming a new mother. But at 35, she was older than most of her friends had been when they started their families. So she sometimes felt alone in her excitement.

It was an ordinary trip for Randy Gruhlke to the store to fix his cellphone, when the clerk smelled his breath and was concerned by his behavior.