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The Facts About Acid Reflux
If you’re popping antacids left and right, it might be time to seek help.
The Hidden Dangers Of Acid Reflux
Have Heartburn More than Twice a Week? Maybe It’s Time to Call Your Doctor
Are Coffee And Caffeine Good For You?
Experts say “drink up” – just not too much!
Ready To Quit Smoking? Read On!
Here’s help to kick the habit
Don’t Get Burned: Know the Facts On SPF
The more you know, the better you can protect your skin
Help Your Guy Conquer Urinary Incontinence
He can get over the embarrassment — and get on with his life.
5 Easy Steps To Do a Breast Self-Exam
Learn what’s normal for you following this illustrated guide.
Should I Worry About Breast Calcifications?
If you’re 50 or older, chances are 50-50 you’ll get breast calcifications.
Lumpy Breasts? Don’t Panic, Get Smart
Up to half of all women have breast changes that aren’t cancer.
Dealing With the All-Too-Common Cold
Learn effective ways to treat symptoms and lower your risk of catching a cold.
Antibiotics: 5 Truths You Can’t Ignore
Antibiotics save lives, but why are some not working anymore?
- Allergies, Asthma, and Lung
- Health Topics
- Infectious Disease
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Understanding Infectious Diseases
Pneumonia Knowledge To Keep You Healthy
Don’t let pneumonia get the best of you.
Mumps: Vaccine Is Your Best Defense
Avoid the “chipmunk look” with vaccination and good hygiene.
Why Flu Vaccination Matters
It’s good for you and everyone around you.
Meningitis: How To Protect Your Family
Know the warning signs of this potentially deadly, debilitating disease.
The ABCs Of Hepatitis
Knowing more about this viral disease can be good for your health.
- After Hours Clinics
- Health Topics
- Infectious Disease
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Understanding Infectious Diseases
- Your Family's Health
Everything You Need To Know About the Flu
Take steps to prevent the flu and minimize symptoms when you’re infected.
- Anxiety
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Emotional Health
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Stress
- Stroke
- Stroke And Other Vascular Diseases
- Stroke Prevention
Beware High Levels of Cortisol, the Stress Hormone
Why too much of a good thing can be dangerous.
Shift Work And Your Sleep
Even if you work at night, you can get the sleep you need.
Banish the Burn! Sunburn Treatment, Truths, And Prevention
Protect yourself and your kids to enjoy fun in the sun.
Six Ways To Simplify Your Life With Electronic Medical Records
Get your medical information and contact your doctor where you want, whenever you want.
Find a Doctor Who’s Right For You
Use these guidelines when seeking a medical professional as your partner in health.
Don’t Lose Sleep Over Allergies
Stuffy noses can lead to serious sleep issues.
Too Much Sleep Can be Bad for Your Health
It increases your risk for chronic diseases and sleep-related conditions.
The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health
Sleep disruptions can affect your mood.
With Child. And Without Sleep.
Your baby can keep you up at night, even before she’s born.
Optimizing Sleep At Every Age
Are you getting the right amount?
How Shift Work Affects Your Sleep Cycle
Get good sleep when you work second or third shift.
Exercise And Sleep: Timing Is Everything
Can’t sleep? Try working out — at just the right time.
Wake Up To the Facts About Sleep Meds
Sleeping pills have more “cautions” than a construction site.
That Summertime Itch: Poison Ivy And Its Relatives
To dodge the itch, learn how to recognize and avoid poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Foods and Inflammation
If you are what you eat, think twice about consuming foods that cause inflammation — and possibly arthritis.
Health Effects of Caffeine
You love your coffee, but when is too much caffeine a problem?
10 Tips To Eating Healthy For Older Adults
Get the most out of life at any age by eating right.
Could Some Protein Powders be Hazardous to Your Health?
What you should know before you buy one.
Myths And Realities Of Coconut Oil
It doesn’t make the lists for heart health or brain health.
Nosebleeds — No Big Deal Or Cause For Concern?
Your mom was right — don’t pick your nose!
How To Stop Eating Your Way Through Stress
You can overcome the emotional drive to eat.
9 Facts – And 1 Great Tip - About Organic Food
Should you stretch your wallet to buy organic food? Learn more to make the best decision for you.
Kidney Stone Pain? Changing Your Diet Can Help
Eat right and kick kidney stone pain to the curb.
- Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
- Bone and Joint Health
- Diet and Nutrition
- Health Topics
- Osteoarthritis
- Special Health Conditions
Top 10 Foods Essential To Fighting Arthritis
The right diet can ease or prevent the symptoms of arthritis
Trendy Diets: Too Good to be True
Forget fads! When it comes to dieting, trendy doesn’t take the pounds off.
The First Look: Are Ultrasounds Safe And Necessary?
Ready to meet your baby for the first time? Know the risks and benefits of prenatal ultrasound.
Morning Sickness: What To Do When Your Body Says No To Food
How do you know when morning sickness is something to be worried about? And how do you treat it?
Know Your Headache Type To Get the Right Treatment
Tracking and diagnosing headaches can lead to the right treatment plan for you.
Is the Weather Literally Giving You a Headache?
Genetics may make you more susceptible to weather-triggered headaches.
Once a C-Section, Always a C-Section? Not So!
There’s more than one way to give birth, however you’ve done it before!
Pre-eclampsia: Know the Signs
Protect yourself and your baby with proper care and treatment.
Ready For Multiples? Consider the Risks
With the promise of infertility treatments comes the increased chance of multiple births and the risks they pose
- Baby on the Way
- Diet and Nutrition
- Health Topics
- Prenatal Care
- Special Health Conditions
- Staying Healthy
Food Matters When You’re Eating For Two
You are what you eat – and so is your baby. Follow these important dietary guidelines to ensure both of you get what you need.
It Really Is That Simple: Follow the ABCs Of Safe Sleep For Your Baby
To help your baby sleep safely, remember that less is more.
10 Tips For Baby’s Safe Sleep On the Road
Safe sleep practices never take a holiday
Postpartum Depression: Temporary And Treatable
Find out if what you’re experiencing is more than just “baby blues.”
A Safe “Nighty-Night” for Twins (and Other Multiples)
A safe night’s sleep starts with having separate beds for your babies.
The Best Gifts for a Safe Sleep Baby Shower
Follow these do’s and don’ts when putting together your shopping list for the newborn.
Are Mesh Crib Bumpers Safe?
Keep your infant safe by giving all bumpers the bump!
Sling Safety For Baby And You
Safe babywearing starts with these easy tips.
'Dementia' Doesn’t Always Mean Alzheimer’s
Other causes make up 40 percent of dementia cases.
To Lower Your Dementia Risk, Rev Up Your Workouts
Highly fit women are nearly 90 percent less likely to develop dementia.
Get the Facts In Treating Uterine Cancer
Today’s treatments offer powerful options.
7 Steps To Diagnosing Uterine Cancer
A doctor visit can often give you the answers you need.
Chemoprevention: A Chance To Prevent Breast Cancer
Drugs can lower your breast cancer risk by a third.
- Cancer
- Cancer Information for Women
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Treatment
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Health Topics
Cervical Cancer: Preventable And Treatable
Your best defense is getting screened.
Understanding Melanoma
Pay attention to early signs of this serious skin cancer.
- Cancer
- Cancer Diagnosis
- Cancer Information for Women
- Cancer Treatment
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Health Topics
Your Ovarian Cancer Journey: Diagnosis, Staging And Treatment
A gynecologic oncologist explains the typical process.
For the Men In Your Life: Testicular Cancer Facts
Though relatively rare, it affects mainly young and middle-aged men.
- Cancer Information for Women
- Endometriosis
- Getting Pregnant
- Health Topics
- Infertility
- Uniquely Female
Endometriosis And Cancer: What’s the Link?
What you need to know for your good health.
Am I At Risk For Ovarian Cancer?
A little knowledge goes a long way.
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer and Genetic Counseling
- Cancer
- Cancer Information for Women
- Cancer Prevention
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Health Topics
When BRCA Genes Make Trouble
Mom had breast cancer. Should I be tested?
The Risk And Treatment Of Head And Neck Cancers
Smoking and drinking alcohol pose the greatest risks.
- Back and Spine
- Back Pain
- Bone and Joint Health
- Health Topics
- Joint Conditions/Injuries/Treatment
- Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis: When Perfect Posture Isn’t Possible
Is it difficult to stand up straight?
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Health
- Cancer
- Cancer Diagnosis
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Health Topics
- Uniquely Female
Am I At Risk For Breast Cancer?
Learn the risk factors you can change — and those you can’t.
For Breast Cancer, Your Best Defense Is Finding It Early
Put the odds in your favor with regular screenings.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Diet and Nutrition
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Special Health Conditions
- Vascular Health
Make Smart Food Choices For Vascular And Heart Health
Follow these dos and dont's to protect your arteries and heart.
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Find out if you or a loved one qualify for this new lung cancer screening test.
Pining For Pregnancy? Drop Some Extra Pounds First
Being overweight can put you and your baby at risk.
Am I At Risk For Type 2 Diabetes?
Know Your Risk and Take Steps to Prevent Diabetes.
Questions About Diabetes? Here’s a Quick Guide
Confused about diabetes? We help you figure it out.
Preventing 8 Common Diabetes Complications
Get control of your diabetes, day by day.
Don’t Let Diabetes Sneak Up On You
The longer you wait to get tested, the greater your risk.
You Can Turn Prediabetes Into Good News
Consider this your wake-up call to make some healthy changes.
Manage Your Diabetes For Life
Tips to understand and manage blood glucose levels.
10 Exercise Tips For Safe Diabetes Control
Get moving to help keep your blood sugar in the normal range.
Diabetes And Depression: Are They Linked?
How – and why – the two may be connected.
Stroke Recovery: How Long Does It Take?
The odds of recovering quickly are best if you seek immediate treatment for stroke.
Under 45? Stroke Can Happen To You
Think you’re too young to have a stroke? Think again.
The Stent: A Tiny Life-Sustaining Marvel
These flexible mesh tubes help keep narrowed arteries open and blood flowing.
What Happens During a Stroke?
A loss of blood flow to the brain can cause slight or severe damage, depending on location and duration of the stroke.
Making a Comeback: Stroke Rehab
Learn more about recovery with stroke rehab, the rehab team and choosing a place for rehab.
Put Your Vascular Health To the Test
Three simple vascular screening tests could have life-saving results.
New Ways To Save Your Brain During Stroke
Technology comes to the rescue when every moment matters.
Respond To Stroke Symptoms: BE FAST
(B)alance, (E)yes, (F)ace drooping, (A)rm weakness, (S)peech slurring and (T)ime: Remember these stroke signs and what to do.
Know These Eight Controllable Risk Factors For Stroke
Do everything you can to protect yourself from having a stroke.
Debunking 10 Myths About Stroke
Separate fact from fiction when it comes to stroke, a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S.
When Things Are Getting Cloudy: Understanding Cataracts
What are the causes and cures of cloudy vision?
Migraines And Stroke: Is There a Link?
Preventing migraines may reduce your long-term risk of stroke.
Botox® Joins the Migraine Battle
A little Botox® could save the day for migraine sufferers.
It's Worse For Women: 4 Ways Hormones Give Us Headaches
Are headaches more common in women? The answer is yes, and here’s why.
The Key To Chronic Headache Control
There’s no quick fix to chronic headache symptoms, but you and your doctor can find solutions together.
Concussion: A Banged-Up Brain
What you need to know about this serious injury.
Sinusitis: Is It? Or Is It Snot?
What to look for — and how to prevent it.
'Worst Headache': When It's Time For Emergency Care
For your life’s sake, know and heed the signs of a burst brain aneurysm.
Keeping Score: A Way to Measure Heart Disease Risk
Find out with calcium scoring. It’s quick and painless.
Should I Call the Doctor For My Headache?
How to tell the difference between an annoying headache and a health concern.
10 Complementary Therapies That Might Ease Headache Pain
Integrating alternative treatments with conventional medicine provides relief for some headache sufferers.
Speaking Up About Laryngitis
When you can’t talk, here’s what you can do.
Should You Blame Asthma For Chronic Migraines?
New research reveals asthma’s role
Managing the Pain Of Post-Traumatic Headache
After a fall or car crash, get headache help with medicine, therapy and self-care.
Shingles: Chickenpox, Revisited
Prevent shingles before it becomes a “pain in the rash.”
7 Critical Facts About Supplements That Women Need to Know
Are dietary supplements always necessary? How do you know if they’re safe?
Avoid Potential Danger: Mixing Medicines And Supplements
Prevent unsafe interactions by talking with your doctor about everything you take.
Barrett’s Esophagus: What You Need to Know
GERD is a leading cause of this condition, which can raise the risk of cancer.
Is Your Teen Getting Enough Sleep?
Learn how to help your teen avoid sleep deprivation.
Surviving the Teen Brain: 8 Pointers for Parents
Hang in there, mom and dad. It gets better with time.
When a Beating Heart Stops: Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Why you need to brush up on your CPR skills
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Fitness and Exercise
- Health Topics
- Heart Health
- Injury/Illness
- Understanding Heart Disease
Easy-To-Use AEDs Could Restart Your Heart
AEDs can be a lifesaver in the critical minutes following sudden cardiac arrest.
The Important Link Between Exercise And Osteoporosis
Strengthen your bones to fight fractures.
What Every Woman Needs To Know About Incontinence
Afraid you won’t make it to the bathroom? Learn what you can do about incontinence
Top 5 Myths About Those 'Leaks'
Just wear a pad? Wrong! Learn about the myths — and solutions — for urine leakage.
Pelvic Pain? Check These 4 Causes
Endometriosis? Cysts? Fibroids? What’s the difference?
How To Manage Menopause Mood Swings
No matter what anyone says, menopause mood swings aren’t all in your head!
Is That Lump Breast Cancer?
Find a breast lump? Your first thought should not be cancer.
Endometriosis’ Hide And Seek Makes Diagnosis Tricky
Is surgery really the only way to diagnose endometriosis?
HPV Vaccine: Protection for Your Teens
It’s a safe defense against genital warts and cancers.
Vascular Tests Reveal the Inside Story On Blood Flow
Why you want to know about your blood flow
Heart Of the Matter: Most Common Birth Defect
A guide to the causes, diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects.
Know the Facts About High Blood Pressure
Keep this silent killer from hurting you.
Your Secret Weapon In Heart Health: Your ObGyn
A healthy you begins with a healthy heart.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Diet and Nutrition
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Heart Health
What’s the Buzz On Caffeine And Heart Health?
The best advice? Caffeine in moderation — and check with your doctor
How To Stop a Heart Attack In Its Tracks
Saving a life is all about preparation.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Diabetes
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Heart Disease Risk Factors
- Heart Health
- Vascular Health
5 Numbers to Know For a Healthy Heart
Tracking your heart health can save your life.
Healthy Thyroid, Healthy Heart
A thyroid problem can cause heart disease.
Blood Relatives: Diabetes And Heart Disease
When you have diabetes, your risk for heart disease goes up significantly.
When To Worry About Low Blood Pressure
Dizziness and fainting can be signs of heart disease.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Diabetes
- Health Topics
- Stroke And Other Vascular Diseases
- Vascular Health
Don't Let PAD Leg Pain Get You Down
Leg pain that nags you while you walk and stops when you rest may be trying to tell you something. Listen.
Birth Control Pills: The Vascular Health Tradeoff
Be aware that the pill can pack a mean punch.
The ‘Good’ And the ‘Bad’ Of Fats And How To Tell Them Apart For Better Heart Health
Fats may be equal in calories, but they can have very different effects on our health.
Living With Mitral Valve Prolapse
Regular check-ups are key to a full and active life.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Heart Disease Risk Factors
- Heart Health
- Understanding Heart Disease
- Vascular Health
Heart And Vascular Disease: Know Your Genetic Risk
Learn how family and ethnic background impact your risk for heart and vascular disease.
Are Your Leg Veins Up To Their Uphill Job?
Learn what makes leg veins less efficient and what to do about it.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Stroke And Other Vascular Diseases
- Vascular Health
Four Easy Travel Tricks To Prevent Blood Clots
Who knew a trip to the Cracker Barrel might help prevent a blood clot?
Is It Anxiety Disorder?
Get important clues from how your fear affects your life.
- Bone and Joint Health
- Fitness and Exercise
- Health Topics
- Hip Arthritis
- Joint Conditions/Injuries/Treatment
- Joint Pain/Pain Management
- Knee Pain
What a Pain In the Knee (and Hip)! IT Band Syndrome
Your running days don’t have to be over!
When a Broken Heart Gets Physical: Broken Heart Syndrome
Emotional triggers can set off heart attack-like symptoms.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Heart Disease Risk Factors
Be Cholesterol Smart And Help Your Heart
High cholesterol doesn’t discriminate.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Heart Disease Risk Factors
Show Stubborn High Blood Pressure Who’s Boss
My blood pressure is always too high! What can I do?
What To Expect When You’re Having Open Heart Surgery
Being prepared can help reduce your anxiety.
High Blood Pressure: The Heartbreaking Truth
Know your risk to win the fight against the silent killer.
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Heart Health
- Stroke
- Stroke And Other Vascular Diseases
- Stroke Prevention
Learn How To Reduce Your Stroke Risk
Managing your health and making lifestyle changes can pay off.
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Heart And Vascular Disease Prevention
- Heart Health
- Stroke
- Stroke And Other Vascular Diseases
- Stroke Prevention
Keep the Beat And Prevent Strokes
What you need to know about atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and lowering your risk for stroke.
Be Still, My Heart: The Latest In Arrhythmia Treatment
If your heart loses the beat, new treatment advances can get it back to a regular rhythm.
Multiple Sclerosis: Hard Facts and Good News
Early treatment and follow-up care can improve MS outlook.
HPV Vaccine Now Approved for Adults 27 to 45
Now’s your chance to get protection if you’re in this age group.
- Baby on the Way
- Bladder and Pelvic Health
- Getting Pregnant
- Infertility
- Labor and Delivery
- Uniquely Female
When to Worry About Uterine Fibroids
Some affect fertility; others are symptomless.
Little Bug, Dangerous Bite: Avoiding Ticks And Lyme Disease
Don’t head outdoors until you know the facts!
What You Can Do About Essential Tremor
You have options that can significantly reduce the shaking.
- Back and Spine
- Bone and Joint Health
- Health Topics
- Joint Conditions/Injuries/Treatment
- Joint Pain/Pain Management
A Pain In the Neck? It Could Be a Herniated Disc
Learn how to ease the aggravating symptoms of this common ailment.
Exercise To Reduce Your Risk Of Arthritis Pain
Stretching, strengthening and cardio are all good for your joints.
Weaken the Hold Of Osteoarthritis Pain And Strengthen Your Quality Of Life
Osteoarthritis may not be curable, but your doctor can help you find relief from its grip.
Are Osteoarthritis Supplements Safe And Effective? That Depends…
Supplements can help or harm, so seek your doctor’s guidance.
The Lowdown On Lynch Syndrome And Cancer
Is cancer in your family genes?
No One Likes the Time Change
Daylight Savings Time: How to deal with what we love to hate.
Smoking, Drinking, And Other ‘No-Nos’ When Breastfeeding
Learn what's safe and not safe to do while breastfeeding.
Men And Mental Health: Finding Help
Help the men in your life get the support they need.
Cellulitis: A More Than Skin-Deep Problem
This common skin infection can get serious if not treated right away.
Your Digestive System, From Top To Bottom
Everything you need to know about how your stomach, intestines and other organs turn food into power for your body.
Getting Past the Pain of Kidney Stones
What causes these painful stones and how to prevent and treat them.
- Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
- Back and Spine
- Bone and Joint Health
- Health Topics
- Joint Conditions/Injuries/Treatment
- Joint Pain/Pain Management
- Osteoarthritis
Sciatica Can Be a Pain In the Rear
How to manage shooting pain, tingling and weakness.
Talking Diabetes: What Not To Say
Choose your words carefully when talking with someone with diabetes.
What’s With All the Gas During Pregnancy?
Reduce your discomfort – and embarrassment – with these helpful tips.
How To Avoid the Risk Of Repeat Lung Infections
Learn the ins and outs of keeping healthy lungs and preventing bronchiectasis.
Get a Grip: Exercises For Strong, Flexible Hands And Wrists
These simple hand and wrist exercises will help you maintain or regain strength.
Why Antidepressants Stop Working – And What To Do
Smart lifestyle choices can help medications work better.
Pacifier Do’s And Don’ts
A pacifier can be your baby’s go-to for soothing relief – but be aware of the risks, too.
Your Aching Big Toe! What To Do For Gout
Learn how gout is diagnosed and treated, and how you can ease the symptoms.
Control Stress, Control Your Stroke Risk
Take care of yourself so you can take care of those who count on you.
Polyps: Colorectal Cancer’s Early Warning System
Prevention starts with polyps
Colorectal Cancer: Will It Happen to Me?
Know your risk factors—and what you can control.
A Simple Snore or Something More? Sleep Apnea and Snoring
How sleep apnea can harm your health.
15 Tips to Get Your Kids Up and Moving
Inspire your children to be fit for life by getting active together.
Get Fit Without Ever Leaving Home
Avoid your riding mower and watch your fitness level rise.
Diabetes Differences: Type 1 Vs. Type 2
Compare Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with this quick-view chart.
What’s the Truth About Food And Acne?
Not everything you’ve heard may be true – but diet can have a role in outbreaks.
Winterize Your Baby’s Skin
Moisturize and dress your little one for the stresses of cold, dry winter air.
Finned Fish Can Cause Allergic Reactions, Too
Shellfish aren’t the only seafood to beware of at the dinner table.
Bone Cancer: When Bone Cells Grow Out Of Control
Know the signs to look for and how bone cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Osteo Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Their Many Differences
Aside from pain, these two kinds of arthritis share little in common.
Hemorrhoids: A Guide To Putting the Discomfort Behind You
When home treatments don’t work, see your doctor.
Pretty In Pink? Not When It’s Pink Eye
What should you do when your brown eyes turn pink?
How Tape Heals: The Secret Behind Kinesiology Tape
Could this colorful tape help relieve your muscle pain?
Coping With the Agony Of Suicide
Take care of yourself – and seek help from family, friends, and professionals.
Sleepy? You Could Have a Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Learn how to reset your body clock for a good night’s sleep.
Good Body Image Is Good For Your Health
Take charge and don’t let social pressures influence your self-worth.
Eating Snow: Dangerous Or Delicious?
What’s in the flakes you catch on your tongue?
Here’s the Skinny On Skin Infections
Learn about common skin infections and how to avoid and treat them.
Toxic Shock Syndrome: Serious, Sometimes Deadly
Tampons aren’t the only cause, and women aren’t the only ones at risk.
A Proven Way To Eat For Better Overall Health
The Mediterranean diet uses food as the ultimate health booster.
5 Signs That You Might Need Gallbladder Surgery
Is that stomach pain just indigestion — or a sign of something more serious?
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The Fundamentals of Bladder Cancer
Know the varieties, symptoms, and risks of this surprisingly common cancer.
Amniotic Fluid: Too Much Or Too Little?
Work with your doctor to help make sure your developing baby has enough.
- Back and Spine
- Bone and Joint Health
- Cardiology And Vascular Health
- Health Topics
- Joint Conditions/Injuries/Treatment
- Joint Pain/Pain Management
- Vascular Health
Leg Pain: Is It Spinal Stenosis or PAD?
One of these two very different conditions could be the cause of your leg pain.
Let’s HIIT It! Rev Up Your Workout With High-Intensity Interval Training
Learn how to shorten your fitness workout and get better results!
‘Comfort Food’: Dietary Changes Can Ease Ulcerative Colitis
Work with your health care provider to find the foods that work best for you.
Do I Have Strep Throat? Or Just a Sore Throat?
Defend yourself and your family from this common but potentially serious bacterial infection.
Newborn Hearing Tests: Can You Hear Me Now?
Early testing and intervention can make a difference for a lifetime.
Overcoming Setbacks With Depression or Anxiety
Know your triggers and warning signs.
Does My Little Girl Have Turner Syndrome?
This rare genetic disorder only affects females.
Is It Too Quiet to Sleep? A Little Noise Might Help
Sometimes, things can be too quiet for you to get to sleep.
Psoriasis: Is This Chronic Skin Condition Curable or Controllable?
Seeing silver scales on your skin? You’re not alone.
Problems Conceiving? Fertility Drugs May Help
Drugs – not the stork – might help bring you a baby.
Diabetes Support Groups: There’s Strength in Numbers
Your best bet for managing diabetes? Getting support from others!
Sprained Ankle? The 5 Things You Need To Know
Be prepared if this common injury happens to you.
Speak Up To Reduce Childbirth Complications For Black Women
Being black and pregnant raises the risk of maternal death significantly.
Surgery’s Over? Breathe Deep for Healthy Lungs
Sure, it may hurt, but deep breathing and coughing prevent lung infections.
Playing It Safe: Preventing Youth Sports Injuries
Take common-sense steps to keep your young athlete in the game.
Surprising News About Your Appendix — And Appendicitis
Considered useless no more, your appendix may protect your immune system.
Hyperglycemia: Manage the Dangers of High Blood Sugar
Diet, exercise and taking prescribed medicine are your best bets.
Baby Walkers: Boon For Development? Or Banned And Dangerous?
What every parent needs to know about baby walker safety.
4 Ways To Live With a Heart Disease Diagnosis
Team up with your health care provider to manage heart disease.
It’s In the Blood: Understanding Leukemia
Survival rates have increased dramatically in 50 years.
What's Worse Than PMS? PMDD
A healthy diet and regular exercise can help lessen the symptoms of PMDD.
Parasomnias: Ways Sleep Can Go Bump In the Night
These common sleep disorders can make getting a good night’s rest difficult.
Is It Time For My Mammogram?
Your age is the key to when to start — and how often to get screened.
Anemia: A Transportation Breakdown
Anemia is the most common blood disorder — and it’s easily treatable.
Tips for Handling the Emotional Stress of IVF
Baby blues or dreams come true?
Seven Tips To Increase Your Willpower
Planning ahead and avoiding temptation are good ways to start.
- Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
- Back and Spine
- Back Pain
- Bone and Joint Health
- Health Topics
- Joint Conditions/Injuries/Treatment
- Joint Pain/Pain Management
- Spine Health
When Arthritis Is a Pain In the Back
Women are at less risk than men for ankylosing spondylitis.
Picking Up Your Baby 101
Love your baby and your back with these tips to help reduce the pain of parenting.
Skin Tags: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
These benign skin markings can be annoying, but they’re harmless.
Are Opioids Safe for Young Injured Athletes?
Over-the-counter medications may be the best option in most cases.
Is Your Balance Out Of Whack? Try Vestibular Rehab
Dizziness and vertigo can throw you for a loop. This therapy can help.
Diabetes and Hearing Loss: What’s the Connection?
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss.
Your Voice: Music to Your Unborn Baby’s Ears
The sounds of everyday life can help prepare your baby for life in the world.
New Guidelines: Don’t Wait to Manage Cholesterol
Take steps now to improve your heart health for a lifetime.
IUI May Be All You Need to Boost Baby Chances
IUI or IVF? Understand the differences in these fertility treatments.
New Activity Guidelines: Get Up, Get Moving
The good news: All physical activity adds up to better health.
Bathroom Reading: What You Can Learn from Your Poop
Get the scoop on what poop color, frequency, shape, and consistency can tell you.
Take These Steps to Better Foot Health with Diabetes
Sidestep the foot problems that diabetes can bring.
Anger Management: It’s All the Rage
Don’t let uncontrolled anger damage your health and relationships.
Defend Your Back from Sports Injuries
Your best defense is stretching, strengthening and using the right form.
Counting Your Baby’s Kicks
Connect with your baby and learn know what’s normal for her.
Stair Safety: Raising Child Care to a New Level
Protect your child from falls by teaching her how to navigate stairs.
Hysterectomy: Facts Every Woman Should Know
Is this common surgery the right choice for you?
The Nightly Grind: Understanding and Coping with Bruxism
Waking up with a headache and a sore jaw could be signs you have bruxism.
Harmless But Annoying: Sebhorrheic Keratosis
Typically not worrisome, this common skin condition is one sign of aging.
You Can Safely Leave an Abusive Relationship
Plan carefully for a new life by following these key steps.
The Red Rash of Fifth Disease: Mostly Harmless, Except…
It’s usually not harmful for children, but can be dangerous for pregnant women and their babies.
Hemangioma: More Than a Birthmark
Prevent complications by closely monitoring growth and changes.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Big Step for a Small Wonder
Is this advanced fertility procedure right for you?
Sidelined by Arm Pain: Burners and Stingers Syndrome
What is causing that burning, stinging sensation in your arm?
Straight Talk About Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common issue, but not one we enjoy talking about. Learn what causes it, what to do about it, and most important, how to know if it’s serious.
3 Reasons to Stock Up on Vitamins and Minerals
They’re crucial to development, preventing disease and overall well-being.
Comfort for Advanced Cancer Patients: Palliative Care and Hospice
The focus on improved quality of life helps you live as fully and comfortably as possible.
What To Know About Spinal Cord Injuries
They’re much more common for men than women, but we all need to watch our backs – and spines.
Baby’s Home! Time For Some Serious Germ Fighting
Do you use a dish towel to dry baby bottles? Learn why air drying is better.
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore the Threat of Tuberculosis
TB — a disease of the past? Or a continuing threat?
Alcohol Use Riskier for Women Than Men
Alcohol takes longer to break down in women’s bodies than men’s, so health issues can occur sooner.
Are You Feeling Sleepy? Understanding Hypersomnia
Learn about the varieties of hypersomnias, including narcolepsy — their causes, symptoms and treatment.
Think Epilepsy Is a Mental Illness? Think Again
Seizures and medication side effects may contribute to the confusion.
HSG: An Inside Look into Fertility Issues
This imaging test can reveal why you can’t get pregnant.
When Are Post-Workout Aches More Than a Pain?
Are you “feeling the burn” too long after your workout? Beware of rhabdomyolysis.
What’s the Secret to a Healthy, Happy Marriage?
For better or worse, all marriages need tending.
Short Bowel Syndrome Shortchanges Nutrition
Your small intestine doesn’t adequately absorb nutrients from the food you eat.
It’s Clear: Nutrition Plays a Role in Healthy Skin
You can slow the effects of aging skin and help lessen sun damage.
You Knead To Relax
How bones and joints benefit from massage.
Time to Register! Use This Baby Registry Checklist
Take this handy guide along when you start your baby registry.
Mucus and Phlegm: Barometers of Your Health
Icky? Yes! Critical to your good health? Absolutely yes!
First Period? Welcome to the Sisterhood!
What you need to know to feel confident when your body’s changing.
Banish Those Annoying Age Spots for Good
Are those annoying spots on your hands broadcasting your age to the world?
Genetic Carrier Testing: 11 Questions if a Baby’s in Your Future
Is your baby at risk for a genetic disorder?
The Gastroparesis-Diabetes Connection
Problems occur when food is digested too slowly.
Epidural Injections: Relief for Your Aching Back
When nothing else works, an injection could be the answer.
Heed the Signs of Placental Abruption
Always tell your doctor about any bleeding during pregnancy.
Gasping for Air? Could Be Pulmonary Fibrosis
Treatments can lessen symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Protect Your Child from Shaken Baby Syndrome
Calming yourself is the first step in prevention.
Does Alkaline Water Deserve the Buzz?
Is it really better than other types of water?
Understanding Stomach Cancer
Early detection and treatment improves the chances of a successful outcome.
Still Trying? It May Be Time for Fertility Testing
Tried-and-true can leave you tired and blue.
‘If Mom Loves Me, How Come There’s a New Baby?’
10 ways to get your kids on board (and even excited) about your family’s new arrival.
Bed Bugs – Not Harmful, But What a Nuisance!
Advice on what to do about these most unwelcome guests.
The Itch ‘Down There’: Vaginal Yeast Infections
Get answers to 6 questions about this common but very bothersome condition.
Volunteering: Give – and Receive the Gift of Health
Discover how volunteering pays you!
Keep Your Nails Looking Good – and Healthy
At home and at the salon, it pays to follow these tips.
Ups and Downs of a Ketogenic Diet
Why drastically reducing carbs is not the most effective solution to weight loss and cholesterol-lowering.
Thwarting the Infamous Stomach Bug Known as E. Coli
Arm yourself for battle with knowledge and good hygiene.
How To Read Food Labels: Bite By Bite
Make healthier food choices by taking food labels one bite at a time.
Can I Have a Drink? Alcohol and Your Diabetes
Discover whether you can drink safely with diabetes.
Why Being a Woman Raises ACL Risk
And here’s what you can do to protect your knees.