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After two mild flu seasons, a Mayo Clinic expert shares why this year's flu season may be different and how to protect your family from the flu virus.

Risk factors don't cause or predict suicide, but identifying risks brings awareness of warning signs. Read four interventions you can do to help someone who is feeling suicidal.

Mindfulness has become a popular concept. Frequently thought of as a way to manage stress and improve focus, discover the benefits of mindfulness practice for helping with chronic pain.

It was science meeting faith for Kurt Jacobson, who could forgo traditional chemotherapy for his cancer thanks to new targeted therapy treatment.

In addition to buying school supplies and signing up for activities, be sure to schedule your child for a well-teen visit. This checkup helps ensure your child is ready for the year ahead.

New findings show that "baby fat" doesn't routinely melt away as children grow. Now's the time to help a child struggling with obesity reach a healthy weight. These tips can help you on this journey.

Feelings of loneliness can develop after the loss of a loved one, a job change or divorce. Physical signs of loneliness can be difficult to overcome. Start with small steps to engage with others.

Chris Schlicher's physical limitations didn't allow him to do everyday activities on a regular basis. However, after a mitral valve repair to his heart, he has more energy and is able to engage in li...

Feeling anxious now and then is common, but you can manage those feelings. Take control the next time your mind is stuck on the worry setting with these steps.

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here are 5 things you should know about prostate cancer and prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests.