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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
Safe driving for seniors
Tips for staying safe behind the wheel as you get older.
Protect yourself from crime this holiday season
A few simple precautions can deter theft.
Be a safety-savvy grandparent
How to make your home a safe haven for your grandkids.
Caregivers need care too
Don't forget to take care of yourself.
Infographic: How to set up a sickroom
Has someone come down with the flu? Protect the health of others by setting up a sickroom.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Asthma: Take steps to avoid respiratory infections
Studies show that most asthma flare-ups are caused by viral infections such as colds and the flu.
Achoo! Up close and personal with dust mites
Two new studies reveal how these tiny creatures trigger allergies and asthma.
Foods may cause reaction in people with latex allergies
Even handling some foods could cause problems.
Understanding food allergies
It only takes one bite to cause a health emergency.
Quiz: Going gluten-free
Is going gluten-free on your mind? Get the facts with this quiz before you decide.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Traveling with arthritis
Don't let joint pain keep you at home.
Smoking raises the risk of early death in people with RA
Find out how quitting affects that risk.
Massage therapy for arthritis pain
For some people, massage may provide just the right touch for pain relief.
A guide to joint aspiration and injection
These procedures are used to draw fluids out of joints or inject medicines into them.
Getting ready for joint replacement surgery
Planning ahead can help ensure that you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Coping with cancer during the holidays
This year, try to find peace and happiness in old and new ways without overtaxing yourself.
Don't fall for these cancer cure scams
So-called natural miracle cures are easy to find online. But they haven't been tested, and they might harm your health.
Treating cancer
There's more than one answer to cancer.
Researching cancer treatment options
How to make sure the information you find is reliable.
Make a plan for quitting smoking
You're more likely to successfully kick the habit if you prepare ahead of time.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
How to nurture your child's mental health
What parents can do to help their child build a strong foundation for lifelong mental health.
Getting vaccinated against HPV just got simpler
CDC says younger kids need one fewer shot
Brownbagging it: The tasty and nutritious way
Simple, effective advice for packing healthy school lunches your kids will love.
Are cholesterol levels a childhood concern?
Keeping cholesterol levels under control is one way to help make sure your child enjoys a lifetime of good heart health.
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
RSV is a leading cause of respiratory illness in young children.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Eating right when you have diabetes
Getting started on a healthy eating plan is especially important after you've been diagnosed with diabetes.
Watch out for fake diabetes drugs
Medicines that claim to cure diabetes or relieve all symptoms are flooding the market, FDA says.
Traveling with diabetes
What you need to know before you go.
Infographic: How to test your blood sugar
Does your doctor want you to check your blood glucose levels? Here's how to do it.
Diabetic eye disease: Types and treatments
Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve your vision.
Heart Health
Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Winterize your heart
Some people's hearts need extra care when the temperature drops.
Worrying yourself into a heart attack
People who regularly fret about their health are at higher risk for developing heart disease.
Some heart drugs don't mix well with others
What you need to know if you take a statin to lower your cholesterol.
Women: Learn your heart disease risk
A look at the factors that can put a woman at risk for heart trouble.
Quiz: Women and heart attacks
Should women worry about heart attacks? Take this quiz to find out.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Men and stress
Learn how to recognize stress, and what you can do about it.
Stress may trigger weight gain—and not just your own
See what a study of married couples revealed.
Screening out men's major health threats
Routine screening tests can help detect health problems in their early stages.
Infographic: Heartburn triggers
Find out what kinds of food, drinks and behaviors can trigger heartburn.
Quiz: Men's hair loss
Attention, men: Learn surprising facts about baldness by taking this quiz.
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Avoid holiday weight gain
Nine tips for enjoying holiday festivities without putting on pounds.
Fitness trackers: Some are more accurate than others
See how trustworthy 4 popular wrist-worn heart rate monitors really are
Infographic: Cold storage safety
Find out how long you can safely store foods in the refrigerator and freezer.
Video: How to clean kitchen surfaces and utensils
It's important to keep kitchen surfaces and utensils clean and free from bacteria
Take a new approach to New Year's weight loss
Long-term lifestyle changes are key to keeping off the pounds.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Working mothers and stress
Tips to help you unwind.
Stress may trigger weight gain—and not just your own
See what a study of married couples revealed.
Protect your skin from winter weather
Simple tips for protecting skin when the weather turns cold.
Women: Coping with persistent adult acne
Acne is supposed to be a high school concern. But for many women, it's a problem they continue to face as adults.
Maintaining a healthy weight after you quit smoking
If you watch what you eat and stay active, you can keep your weight in check after you quit smoking.
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