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Aging
Health information especially for seniors.
9 aging myths (infographic)
Discover what's true, and what's not, about life after 60.
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Smartphones are good health partners
From memory aids to nutrition helpers, smartphones are getting smarter about health.
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Lonely? Being socially active may boost your health
Good friendships are good for us.
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Depression and seniors
The blues aren't a normal part of growing older.
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Take a shot at beating the flu
Vaccination can help you stay healthy during flu season.
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Allergies and asthma
Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems.
Got asthma? Get a flu shot
Doctors recommend the shot every fall for people with asthma.
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Learn about one of the culprits of all that fall sneezing
A single ragweed plant can release 1 million grains of pollen into the air in just one day.
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When asthma acts up
During an asthma flare-up, changes inside your lungs bring on breathing troubles.
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Does your child have asthma?
What to expect when you take your child to the doctor.
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Cold vs. allergy quiz
Is it a cold or an allergy? Take this quiz.
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Arthritis
Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints.
Arthritis and the flu
Protecting yourself from the flu should be a priority if you have a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
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Arthritis: Soothing pain when seasons change
Not everyone with arthritis is sensitive to changes in weather, but some people are. Get some tips on how to relieve any pain you may be feeling.
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Everyday tips for living with arthritis
Making a few adjustments can help you perform routine chores and household tasks without aggravating your arthritis.
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Get rid of pain medicine you don't need
Properly disposing of unused pain medicines reduces the risk that they'll be misused by someone who finds them.
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Pain quiz
Are powerful pain killers the only way to handle chronic pain? Find out by taking this quiz.
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Cancer
Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies.
Watch for warning signs of cancer
Knowing what to look for may be an important first step in defeating the disease.
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Cervical cancer drops to No. 2 as the most common HPV-related cancer
Learn what's likely behind this change.
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Are you at risk for breast cancer?
Many things may raise your risk for getting breast cancer. Discover what they are.
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Steps to a successful mammogram (infographic)
Regular screening tests are a great way to try to find breast cancer in its early stages, when it's usually easier to treat.
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Breast cancer quiz
Find out how much you know about this disease.
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Children and parenting
Tips for keeping kids healthy.
Experts update guidelines to protect kids
Children should stay in rear-facing seats as long as possible, say new recommendations.
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A new report highlights family struggles with smartphones
Many teens say they spend too much time on their phones. But they aren't the only ones who admit to being digitally distracted.
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How to plate-up more fruits and veggies for kids
Getting kids to eat healthy foods isn't always easy. A relatively simple change might help, according to research.
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Preventing SIDS
Prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by putting babies to sleep on their backs.
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Dressing safely for Halloween (infographic)
Having fun at Halloween is all about dressing the part. Make sure your children dress safely in their costumes with these tips.
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Diabetes
Helpful tips for people with diabetes.
Diabetes and kidney disease
Kidney disease is a potentially serious complication of diabetes.
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Keep kidney disease in check
Early detection and treatment of kidney trouble can help prevent or delay chronic kidney disease.
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Understanding gastroparesis
A disruption in the digestive process that is often caused by diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes: An introduction
Healthy habits can help you prevent this disease and its complications.
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What to know about type 2 diabetes (video)
A diagnosis of diabetes can be scary or stressful. But the changes you'll need to make to your life aren't always hard.
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Heart health
Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions.
Heart risks you can change (infographic)
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but you can take steps to avoid it.
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Super-fit people can have heart problems too
A new study shows that exercise doesn't ensure protection from cardiovascular disease.
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Mental health and your heart
Study suggests that psychological distress contributes to heart attack and stroke risk.
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Daily vaping boosts heart attack risk
For would-be quitters, e-cigarette use can backfire, new research shows.
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Women and heart attacks quiz
Should women worry about heart attacks? Take this quiz to find out.
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Men's health
Health information especially for men.
Men: Recognize symptoms of depression
Depression can strike any man at any age.
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5 fast facts about the flu
Here's maybe the most important fact about the flu: Almost everyone 6 months and older needs to get a vaccine.
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The right way to shave
Follow these six steps for a safe, effective shave.
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How to help when your partner has breast cancer
Communication is the key to any healthy relationship, and that's doubly true after a cancer diagnosis.
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Breast cancer in men
Breast cancer isn't common among men, but it can happen.
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Nutrition and fitness
Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Eating well when you have kidney disease
When your kidneys aren't doing their job, healthful changes to your diet are essential.
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Losing some weight is good for you; losing more is even better
A new study found that the more weight people lost, the greater their protection from three of the biggest health threats.
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Weight-control drug lorcaserin doesn't appear to increase heart risk
Research sheds light on the safety of this appetite suppressant.
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Prevent school sports injuries
Tips for parents and coaches.
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Stretching quiz
See if you can tell fact from fiction in this quiz all about stretching and its benefits.
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Women's health
Health information especially for women.
Women: Beating the blues
Though women are more likely to have depression than men, many do not seek help.
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A link between E. coli and UTIs
Painful and even deadly urinary tract infections may start with a trip to the grocery store. Learn how this study linked E. coli to poultry.
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5 fast facts about the flu
Here's maybe the most important fact about the flu: Almost everyone 6 months and older needs to get a vaccine.
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Learn how to lower your risk of breast cancer
A woman in the U.S. has about a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer sometime during her life. Here's how to increase your chances of being in the 7 out of 8 women who never develop the disease.
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Breast cancer: What to do if you find a lump
Most breast lumps are not cancerous.
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