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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...

A busy, otherwise healthy young man, J.P. Nunez also happens to be the youngest patient requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for COVID-19 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Here's his journ...

Anorectal disorders are a group of medical disorders that occur within the anal canal and rectum. Often these conditions are a source of discomfort, pain, embarrassment, and worry. Our colon...

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

.... Pain and weakness may make it difficult to: Shake hands  Turn a doorknob  Hold a coffee cup  Make an appointment with our orthopedic team if rest, ice and use of over...

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...

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.

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