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Lily Gersemehl is always on the move — running, climbing and dancing her way through life. Perhaps she’s making up for lost time after being born with hip dysplasia.

Bailey Jackson is a typical 7-year-old girl except that she is learning to live with an ostomy. Thanks to a caring nurse, she has a doll designed to look just like her and help make it a little easier...

Ann Fischetti had a short life expectancy, but wanted to visit family in California while she still felt well enough. With her daughter's and hospice team's help, she planned an unforgettable trip.

“I’ve never been thin my whole life,” says Rebecca Ableidinger. But after she had her first child in 2006, Abeidinger gained a lot of weight — fast. And five years and ano...

If you're looking to shed some extra pounds, take a cue from Jessica Holty on how to get there: One little habit at a time.

Sixty-five-year-old Bob Hendrickson is enjoying retirement to the fullest. By taking charge of his health and making a few lifestyle changes, Hendrickson is doing what he can to make sure he is able t...

For two years, Richard Austin suffered from a medical mystery that so confounded family members and physicians that he finally was advised to see a psychiatrist for his problems.

John “J.D.” Kirkman knew the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea but never dreamed he fit the bill. He wasn’t tired during the day, never needed an alarm clock to wake up in the mornin...

You might think if you're fairly young and in good physical condition that you won't have major health problems. But you never know when a surprise event will change your life.

The gift of children is what many couples hope for, and the day they receive it is one of the happiest in their lives. But the miracle of birth sometimes brings the element of surprise.