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Bariatric surgery is an available treatment for severe obesity that consistently achieves and maintains substantial weight loss, and improves health and quality of life. Let’s review some miscon...

You may think of yourself as a savvy consumer, but do you know which national quality rankings to trust when comparing health care providers? Mayo Clinic quality experts offer 5 tips.

Up to 80% of people with dementia experience pain. Learn how to recognize it and advocate for pain management for your loved one.

Lizzie Stoltz was only 30 weeks pregnant when her water broke. Things happened so quickly, there was no time to get to a hospital with labor and delivery or a neonatal ICU. Find out how a telemedicine...

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.

Surgery isn't always needed for back pain. But when it is, it's important to get all your questions answered. Ask your spine surgeon these questions when facing the prospect of back surgery.

In our digital world, most of us own electronic devices with screens. Can screen time or video games become an addiction? Learn how to spot the signs and what you can do.

Dr. William David Farrar, a gastroenterologist from Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, gets personal about a subject many of us would rather ignore — colonoscopies. His experience can resona...

A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about COVID-19 booster shots, which may be available in the U.S. as soon as this fall.

People who identify as LGBTQ+ face specific health concerns. Get answers to six common health questions to ease fears of seeking healthcare and learn how to find a trustworthy, affirming team.