According to the Mayo Clinic, Derek Pfaff, 30, from Harbor Beach, can blink, swallow, smile, and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed after a suicide attempt.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Derek Pfaff, 30, from Harbor Beach, can blink, swallow, smile, and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed after a suicide attempt.

New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more.

The Mayo Clinic has announced a $5 billion expansion plan that includes new buildings designed so they can evolve and expand as patient needs change over the coming decades.

Research shows the benefits of positive thinking. But what are the best ways and practices to incorporate more positivity into your life?

Authorities say Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago.

A growing number of scientists is trying to help people reach a goal humans have been chasing throughout history: staying active and vital in old age.

An ectopic pregnancy is an example of a dangerous health situation, and has been presented as one of many reasons why medical abortions are necessary for pregnant people

Here’s a look at Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) and what it entails.

Have you ever heard of older couples who die within a short span of each other? People often say the second person to go died of a broken heart. But did they really, truly die of a broken heart? Maybe. Maybe not.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Big Ten’s plan to play football this fall includes trying to save lives in the future. The conference, which reversed course and announced Wednesday it would have a fall football season, is setting up a cardiac registry to study the effects COVID-19 has on athletes' hearts. The Big Ten did not point directly to myocarditis its its decision, instead emphasizing the emergence of daily, rapid-response COVID-19 testing. But the cardiac registry was noted by Big Ten leadership. It will include athletes from all sports who test positive for COVID-19 and consent to be part of the study.

ANN ARBOR – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has treated its first COVID-19 patient with plasma donated by a recovered individual at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital. Eleven patients at St. Joe’s were among the first to be registered nationally for the trial. Along with St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, three other health system member hospitals are participating in the program, including St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, St. Mary Mercy Livonia and Mercy Health Muskegon. In addition to the Mayo Clinic’s convalescent plasma program, St. Joe’s Ann Arbor is also participating in Gilead’s Remdesivir Expanded Access Program. Similar to the plasma program, only patients with life-threatening symptoms who require ventilator support are eligible for the remdesivir program.

Have you ever asked yourself, Should I have had my first mammogram already?Or perhaps: The guideline has changed, hasnt it? But this website stressed that its a womans personal decision when she wants to begin mammogram screening and how often to repeat it. Consider that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mammogram guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50. Findings from randomized trials of women in their 40s and 50s have demonstrated that screening mammograms decrease breast cancer deaths by 15 to 29 percent.Just keep in mind, mammogram screening isnt perfect. On your list, mark the following:Things to talk to your doctor about --Your personal risk of breast cancer.

Have you ever asked yourself, Should I have had my first mammogram already?Or perhaps: The guideline has changed, hasnt it? But this website stressed that its a womans personal decision when she wants to begin mammogram screening and how often to repeat it. Consider that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mammogram guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50. Findings from randomized trials of women in their 40s and 50s have demonstrated that screening mammograms decrease breast cancer deaths by 15 to 29 percent.Just keep in mind, mammogram screening isnt perfect. Your medical history and your individual breast cancer risk will come into play.

Getty ImagesBOSTON - Lung damage in those using e-cigarettes might be caused by chemicals in the vape liquid, according to a letter published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found the lung damage was similar to a chemical burn. The researchers looked at samples of lung tissue from 17 people, all of whom had vaped and 70% had used marijuana or cannabis oils. The accumulation of fatty substances such as oils were suspected in the lung damage, but researchers said there was no evidence they were the cause. "Based on what we have seen in our study, we suspect that most cases involve chemical contaminants, toxic byproducts or other noxious agents within vape liquids," Larsen said.

Dr. Sharonne Hayes, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, told CNN she would add farming to the list of professions that are hard on your health. She sees a good number of farmers and says many are incredibly strong because of the work they do, but they are unfit because of their poor eating habits. Often they grab what they can as they go out in the fields, and often that choice isn't a healthy one. Hide Caption

ATLANTA - Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium, which is found in fresh water, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "In general, people do not spread Legionnaires' disease to other people," the CDC says. Legionnaires' disease is treated with antibiotics, and most people who get sick make a full recovery. The reported rate of people who get Legionnaires' disease has risen by 550% since 2000. There are no vaccines that can prevent Legionnaires' disease.

With Michigan summer in full swing, experts are reminding you to check sunscreen expiration dates so you don't get sun burn, according to WMC. The Mayo Clinic has some sunscreen suggestions for you:If the sunscreen doesn't have an expiration date, write the date of purchase on the bottle. Avoid exposing the bottle to intense heat or the direct sun. Throw sunscreen away if its color or consistency change. For more information on sunscreen wear, click here.

Having a high cholesterol can put you at greater risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. The Mayo Clinic suggests the first thing to do to lower your cholesterol is to lose weight. The Mayo Clinic says that exercising can lower a person’s cholesterol – no matter their body size. Exercising will not only lower your “bad” cholesterol, but it will also raise your “good” cholesterol. Other ways to lower your cholesterol are to quit smoking and limit your alcohol intake.