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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Know the signs of Alzheimer's disease
Some small memory lapses are a normal part of the aging process.
When food and medications don’t mix
Check this list for potentially harmful interactions.
What to know about Medicare open enrollment
Open enrollment is your time to make changes.
Is a flu shot right for you?
Learn who's at high risk for severe flu.
9 facts and myths about aging
Discover what's true, and what's not, about life after 60.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Prep now for winter colds and the flu
Take action before cold and flu germs get here.
Asthma: A guide to inhalers and nebulizers
Inhalers and nebulizers are important tools for managing asthma and other airway diseases.
Dining out with food allergies
Following a few safety tips can help you avoid an allergic reaction when you eat at a restaurant.
Don't let asthma, allergies ruin your winter holidays
Tips for avoiding allergens from holiday foods and decorations.
New COVID-19 boosters target variants
Here’s why these shots are important.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Understanding gout
This painful joint disease typically starts with swelling in the big toe.
Is your commute a pain in the back?
Adjust your seat (and your habits) to find relief.
Planning for total knee replacement
Prep for a safe recovery.
Arthritis and food quiz
How can foods affect arthritis, and which ones should you avoid?
Your aching hands: Is it arthritis?
Arthritis in the hands and wrists makes even the simplest tasks a challenge. But there are things you can do to ease the pain.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Lung cancer: Causes and symptoms
To reduce your chances of developing lung cancer, avoid every risk factor you can.
Alcohol and cancer: What you need to know
Even small amounts of alcohol can raise your cancer risk, research suggests.
Try, try again to stop smoking
It often takes multiple attempts at smashing a cigarette habit.
How to spot a health hoax
Watch for these red flags.
What is lymphedema?
Fluid buildup in the arms or legs can be dangerous.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
7 tips to ease your toddler's separation anxiety
Saying goodbye is hard, but there are ways to make it easier.
Time for a vaccine? How to ease kids' fear of needles
Try these seven tips for easier vaccinations.
The ABCD's of taking meds at school
Parents can work with school staff to help a child cope with a medical condition.
How to protect against polio in the U.S.
CDC has confirmed that polio is spreading in the U.S.
E-cigarettes quiz
Is your e-cig safer than a pack of smokes? Find out the facts in this quiz.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Diabetes: How does exercise affect your blood sugar?
Some types of exercise can actually raise your blood sugar in the short term.
Dine wisely with diabetes during the holidays
You can enjoy your favorite foods if you follow these tips.
Half of new type 1 diabetes cases are in adults
Know the symptoms to get prompt treatment.
Diabetes myths
Separate the truths from these common myths about diabetes.
How diabetes affects teeth
Uncontrolled diabetes can harm your teeth and gums.
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Heart-healthy cooking
How to be heart-smart in the kitchen.
Preventing the flu when you have heart disease
If you have heart disease, the flu can cause serious complications.
Winterize your heart
Cold weather makes your heart work harder.
Quitting smoking: The first day
Tips to help you make it through your first day as a nonsmoker.
Are you at risk for a heart attack?
Learn how to lower your chances of having a heart attack.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Save your lungs: Stop smoking
When you stop smoking, your body starts healing.
Understanding benign prostatic hyperplasia
This problem is common among older men, but it's also highly treatable.
Avoid holiday fires
Make sure your decorations aren't a fire hazard.
8 ways to manage ADHD on the job
Try these tips to manage your time and stay focused at work.
What hearing protectors are right for you?
If you have to shout, it's hurting your ears.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Balance exercises
Balance exercises can help older adults stay on their feet and avoid falls.
Walking for exercise: A beginner's guide
Here's how to start on the right foot.
Try these bone-building exercises
Keep your bones strong and fight osteoporosis with these moves.
Beverage time for kids
Is it OK to give your little ones fruit juice?
Stretching quiz
Can you tell fact from fiction in this stretching quiz?
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Could it be PCOS?
Unwanted hair growth could be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Ovarian cancer: Know your risk
Learn the risk factors and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Most mammogram callbacks don’t mean cancer
Worried about follow-up tests? Keep these facts in mind.
Coffee: How much is too much?
Here's what you should know about your daily coffee intake.
Signs and symptoms of a miscarriage
How common are miscarriages?
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