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Vaccines have prevented millions of cases of infectious diseases like smallpox, polio and measles. Read why vaccines are the best defense against certain diseases, and get answers to common questions.

Change is constant, but not always easy — especially the recent monumental changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to manage these changes and build your spiritual life.

Changes to your body and brain are normal with age. Yet there are some things you can do to help slow the decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Duane Kostman was planning to fill a bird feeder in his yard. It’s something he does often, but this time the peaceful pastime took a painful turn. Duane slipped and fell — hard. 

Hiking, swimming, yoga, chasing her grandchildren — Susan Girdhari leads about as active a lifestyle as one can get. But that wasn’t always the case.

Frank Franc was excited to receive care at home after a brief hospital stay, which was made possible by a Mayo Clinic program that uses technology to virtually monitor patients 24/7. Learn how advance...

Our expert endocrinology team treats a variety of thyroid conditions: Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid cancer Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when yo...

Studies show that feeling grateful improves health, but the brain is designed to problem-solve rather than appreciate. Learn how to reap the benefits of gratitude with a daily activity.

You probably know what a heart attack is, but did know you that a stroke is a medical emergency that also could be called a "brain attack?" Here are the details and explanation of the two types of str...

Stress urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine during an activity that causes increased pressure. Find out more about the causes and treatment options available.