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When it comes to treating a stroke, it's all about time. Joe Burns has survived two strokes, thanks in part to the quick action of his wife, Pat, and caregivers at Mayo Clinic Health System.

When people develop breast cancer, which poses a 12% lifetime risk for all women, it's a scary time. But it can be even more distressing for women who have the BRCA 1 mutation.

Marilyn Streif says Mayo Clinic Health System's Weight Management Services saved her life.

Dan Rinehart of Le Center, Minn., had been overweight his whole life. And it was making him sick and tired.

In sobriety, Al Smith rediscovered his passion for drawing, and it's in giving that brings peace and contentment.

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...

After Taylor Suhr had a stroke, he needed to relearn how to do many things, including eating. Speech pathology helped him regain those abilities and rewarded him with the cheeseburger he'd been cravin...

PTSD is a common, natural reaction to a traumatic event. Explore key aspects of diagnosis, and how treatment can help people control mental and physical reactions, and regain their lives.

Don't let joint pain sideline your exercise goals. Two sports medicine experts offer steps for starting and maintaining regular exercise despite those aching knees and shoulders.

Most people with back pain don't require surgery, but there are situations when it's the best option. Get answers to 7 FAQ about low back surgery, including signs that it may be necessary.