On average, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A stroke is a medical emergency,…

      Q: My wife recently had a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). It was hard on her, of course, but hard…

When your primary care doctor tells you that your kidneys aren't functioning well and you are in kidney failure, what do you do? Do you…

Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. When ovarian cancer first develops, it might not cause noticeable symptoms.…

Congratulations on your pregnancy! One of the early decisions that you will need to make is whether to do genetic screening testing. Laura Rust, one…

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

The widespread availability of at-home COVID-19 tests have made it easier for people to know if they have the virus, and to take measures to…

  Maybe it seems odd to start this story with a photo of "inspire", but hear me out.... Every year, the Alzheimer's Association regularly publishes…

Please join me in welcoming Marilyn Poppe to our MCVP volunteer team! Marilyn, a retired travel agent, will be assisting patients and visitors in the…

“Why do I need to see a speech pathologist? There is nothing wrong with my speech.” This question and statement combination start many of my…

Dr. Stephen Post, professor at Stony Brook University, and author of the book “Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How caregivers can meet the challenges of…

A cancer diagnosis can bring about many questions, but it is important to know patient navigators at Mayo Clinic are active members of your healthcare…