"If I can make a difference in someone’s life by sharing my journey, then these scars will be given purpose." Tracy Callahan

Caren Shank was her late husband Steve's caregiver, supporter, and partner in raising awareness about causes he cared about, including organ donation. Even after his[...]

If you think osteoporosis can't happen to you, think again. It's becoming more common in women and men of all ages. Take steps now to[...]

"To thrive in life you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone." Reba McEntire

As a new retiree, Carroll Sharp took patients to and from kidney dialysis and saw how their condition affected them. So when he learned about[...]

By day, Dr. Harini Chakkera is a transplant nephrologist and chair of the Division of Nephrology at Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus. But by night —[...]

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." Pablo Picasso

Wayne Peterson came to Mayo knowing it may be his last chance to find relief from COPD. What he didn't know was that he'd be[...]

Mayo Clinic and Medtronic have developed a device that uses electrodes implanted in the brain to detect oncoming seizures. The first to try out the[...]

"Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." Yumi Sakugawa

Mayo Clinic's Joy Wolfram, Ph.D., is recognized by Forbes in the magazine's "30 under 30" list for her and her team's innovative research aimed at[...]

Jayne Boeding hadn't planned on becoming a volunteer until life slowed down. But then golden retriever Brady joined her family, and Jayne immediately saw Brady's[...]