Knowing how your body responds to certain medications is key to getting the right treatment.  That's why researchers have embarked on a study that used genetic

A World Health Organization review of more than 100 studies concludes that being obese increases your risk for 13 types of cancer. We find out more from Dr. Tim

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By all accounts, it's a a good year for ticks which means a bad year for Lyme disease.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Bobbi Pritt tells us what t

In multiple sclerosis, a person’s immune system turns on itself and damages nerves within the brain and spinal cord.  It can be a debilitating disease.  In this

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In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. James Kirkland explains how researchers are looking into ways to slow the aging process. To listen, click the link

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In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Nilufer Taner explains how our body's immune system could help ward off Alzheimer's disease. To listen, click the l