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When 62-year-old Mankato resident Dale Hachfeld’s coworkers first heard him slurring his words, they thought he was trying to be funny. But when his left side gave way and he started to fall over, his...

Sugary drinks are everywhere and, even worse, can be quite tempting. They taste good, and our taste buds have been trained to love them. But they serve no nutritional value and can be detrimental...

From a biological perspective, a mother’s instincts and her baby’s responses are naturally designed for breastfeeding. New moms may experience soreness and difficulty getting the baby to l...

For most of her young life, 3-year-old Hazel Sargent had tummy troubles. She frequently was constipated and never a big eater. Then one day last spring, she woke up from a nap and was lethargic.

Diane Baier needed a last-minute surgical procedure before a planned trip, but then the COVID-19 pandemic changed how health care was delivered. Learn how changes the surgical team made kept her and o...

When you think of yoga, your first thought is probably of a woman in a contorted position. However, it's important to note that yoga is for both men and women, and can be beneficial to young athletes.

Halloween has always been about filling up on chocolate and candies. With growing concern about childhood obesity and overall adult health, learn how to treat yourself the healthy way.

Sometime around her 51st birthday, the average woman in the U.S. will experience menopause. With the change comes a host of symptoms, including hot flashes, weight gain, bone loss, sleep disturbances,...

You may have heard about "healthy" bacteria called probiotics. Do they really help with gut health and digestive issues? Find out what to do before you start taking probiotics.

It’s time we start seeing red. Red — as in the color of heart disease awareness, just as pink is the color we all take notice of in regard to breast cancer