Exercise, vitamin D may help older adults avoid falls Vitamin D supplements and exercise or physical therapy can help prevent falls in high-risk older adults, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Medicines can make skin sun-sensitive Certain antibiotics, antihistamines and pain relievers can make skin more vulnerable to damage or allergic reactions when exposed to sunlight.
Allergies and Asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Traveling with allergies and asthma Traveling to different parts of the country may expose you to different—and maybe more—allergens and asthma triggers than you're used to.
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.
Number of cancer survivors increasing Currently, about 13.7 million people in this country are cancer survivors. Over the next decade, that number is expected to rise to about 18 million—an increase of more than 30 percent.
A parent's guide to eczema This common childhood condition tends to get better—or even completely disappear—as kids get older.
Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Diabetes: Taking care of your skin Up to a third of people with diabetes are eventually affected by skin conditions ranging from itchiness to serious infections.
Diabetes 101 Get basic information about this common disease.
Health News Recent research findings and health updates.
Dessert at breakfast may help reduce diet cravings, study says In a study, people who ate a breakfast packed with proteins and carbohydrates—and who enjoyed a small dessert in the morning too—felt less hunger, had fewer cravings and were more successful keeping weight off than others who dieted but didn’t have the sweet morning treat.
Dermatologists offer advice on choosing sunscreen The public still does not completely understand how to choose the right sunscreen or how often to apply sunscreen, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea a growing problem The last treatment option for gonorrhea—cephalosporin—is becoming ineffective against the infection, according to reports from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Heart Health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
High-salt diet damages blood vessels, study shows A diet chronically high in salt can raise the levels of two chemical markers in the blood that indicate blood vessel damage and contribute to high blood pressure.
Soy doesn't improve overall thinking abilities after menopause, study finds “Our study provides strong evidence that soy supplements should not be used by postmenopausal women with the main goal of enhancing overall cognitive ability,” said study author Victor W. Henderson, MD. “On the other hand, a diet high in soy protein does not appear to have any harmful effect on thinking skills, either.”