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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
All about aphasia
Learn what it is and how to help.
Aspirin therapy: What do the new guidelines mean for you?
If you already take daily aspirin, don't stop.
Parkinson's disease: How exercise helps
Even a small amount of activity can make a big difference.
Older adults: How to prepare for surgery
If you smoke, stop—even if it’s just a day or two before surgery.
Skin cancer risk assessment
Learning your risk factors can help you take steps to protect your health.
Allergies and Asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Aspirin and asthma don't mix
Aspirin and other common over-the-counter medicines may make asthma worse.
The air out there: Tips for avoiding pollution
Air pollution can harm your health, both now and later.
Infants and food allergies
Learn the usual signs and what you can do.
Give seasonal allergies the slip
Fight back this sneezin' season with five simple steps.
Is long-term allergy treatment right for you?
Is allergy immunotherapy a good option for you? Find out.
Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Gardening with arthritis
Don't let arthritis keep you from enjoying your garden.
This is not your parents' hip replacement
Hip surgery has come a long way.
Arthritis: How much exercise is too much?
Know when to say when.
Weight loss can improve knee arthritis
With each pound you put on, your knees absorb about 4 extra pounds of pressure.
The emotional side of arthritis
Take steps to cope with the emotional effects of arthritis.
Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Talking to a friend or relative who has cancer
Knowing when to talk, what to say and how to listen.
Prostate cancer quiz
When should you talk to your doctor about prostate cancer? Find out in this quiz.
Life after cancer treatment
A focus on healthy habits can give you a sense of control.
Cervical cancer prevention
Cervical cancer can be deadly. But you can take steps to prevent it.
Sunscreen smarts
More is better to help protect your skin from sunburn and skin cancer.
Children and Parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Helping your LGBTQ child stay healthy
Parents and families can make a big difference for an LGBTQ child.
What to know about the hepatitis outbreak in kids
Health officials are looking for possible causes.
Headaches in children: What parents need to know
Learn what may help head off your child's headaches.
Myocarditis: COVID-19 vaccines are safer than infection
This is true even among young men.
The dangers of homemade baby formula
Homemade formula can cause serious health problems.
Diabetes
Helpful tips for preventing or living with diabetes.
Game-day advice for kids with type 1 diabetes
Take a few precautions to help young athletes be at their best.
Diabetes superfoods
A look at some foods that have the nutrients needed for good diabetes management.
Insulin basics
Managing levels of this hormone is a key to controlling diabetes.
Surgery for obesity
Three types of surgery can help people who are obese lose weight.
Tips for buying diabetes supplies
The right supplies can make controlling your blood sugar easier.
Heart Health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Mind your meds
It pays to give yourself an extra reminder or two.
Eat this way to lower your blood pressure
Learn the basic ingredients of DASH.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver linked to heart disease
Prevention and early screening are key.
5 warning signs of peripheral artery disease
Listen to your legs. They could be telling you something.
Atrial fibrillation: Taking stroke risk to heart
About 15% to 20% of strokes are linked to atrial fibrillation.
Men's Health
Health information especially for men.
Bad vibrations: Why some people snore
Find out what causes snoring and how you can stop it.
Men: How to check for signs of testicular cancer
Shower time is prime time for a self-exam.
Coronavirus variants: The basics
Answers to common questions about coronavirus variants.
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder
When you've experienced something traumatic, you may find yourself reliving it over and over.
Concussions quiz
How much do you know about this form of traumatic brain injury?
Nutrition and Fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Exercise, hot weather can be a dangerous mix
Have fun outdoors, but stay cool.
How to choose and store vegetables
Vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
The benefits of strength training
Stronger bones are possible.
Food cravings and how to get past them
Is it a craving or isn't it? Find out.
Exercising when you have heart disease
A heart problem usually isn't a reason to avoid physical activity.
Women's Health
Health information especially for women.
Migraines and women: Is it hormones?
More women than men get migraines. Hormones may play a role.
The link between mental health and COVID-19
See how conditions raise your risk—even after the vaccine.
Is melatonin a safe sleep solution?
Get the facts on this sleep supplement.
5 container gardening tips for small spaces
Grow veggies and herbs without a large garden or yard.
PTSD quiz
See what's true and false about post-traumatic stress disorder.
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