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Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
Suggestions for disciplining your little one
Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
Suggestions for getting ready
Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving
Help keep them safe behind the wheel
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture
Take it slow when starting an exercise program
Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control
Suggestions to help put out the fire
Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring?
Here's how to help it heal
Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly
To keep it clean and help prevent acne
Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep
Experts point to potential health consequences
Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers From Burns
Precautions include keeping child out of kitchen while you're cooking
Health Tip: Healthy Fats? They Exist
Here are some common sources
Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
To check heart function
Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth
Suggestions to ease pain without medication
Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns
Suggestions to help you heal
Health Tip: Create the Right Environment for Sleep
Here are suggestions
Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully
And help reduce the risk of infection
Health Tip: Exercise for Healthier Bones
Activities that can help maintain bone health
Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep
What you eat and drink can keep you up or make you drowsy
Health Tip: When Stress Becomes Dangerous
Signs you should call your doctor
Health Tip: Help Calm a Cough
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Store Insulin Properly
Follow these suggestions
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Muscles
And help avoid muscle loss as you age
Health Tip: Set an Exercise Schedule
To help adhere to your fitness routine
Health Tip: Stick With Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions
Don't let them slide
Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions
Foods can affect both prescription and OTC meds
Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth
Suggestions to help prevent cavities
Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet
Here are some ways to add them to snacks and meals
Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
The practice can be harmful to teeth
Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose?
Factors that can cause blood sugar to rise or fall
Health Tip: Avoid the Flu During Travel
Suggestions to remain healthy
Health Tip: Take Care of Dry Skin
Keep it moisturized
Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys
Suggestions to help protect youngsters
Health Tip: Better Manage Stress
Suggestions to help keep it under control
Health Tip: Help Control Constipation During Pregnancy
Eat more fiber and drink more fluids
Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack
Here's what to watch for
Health Tip: Is My Neck Pain Serious?
Signs you should call a doctor
Health Tip: Make Low-Cholesterol Salad Choices
Watch those toppings
Health Tip: Insomnia Keeping You Awake?
Common symptoms of the sleep disorder
Health Tip: Be Prepared for Skin Changes as You Age
Wrinkles and other imperfections are likely
Health Tip: Make Eating a Family Affair
Suggestions for healthy group meals
Health Tip: House Cleaning With Arthritis
Performing household chores with less pain
Health Tip: When Aggressive Behavior Signals a Problem
Requiring a call to the pediatrician
Health Tip: Is it Time to Potty Train?
Signs your little one is ready
Health Tip: Practice Sledding Safety
Suggestions to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Physical Problems May Cause Insomnia
The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep
Health Tip: When It's Time to Call the Doctor About Bedwetting
Signs there could be a medical problem
Health Tip: Footcare Suggestions for Diabetics
Poor circulation and nerve damage often lead to foot problems
Health Tip: Minimize Nightmares
Help foster sweet dreams
Health Tip: Stay Healthy During Menopause
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Dealing With Alzheimer's
Suggestions to help protect physical health
Health Tip: What is a Night Terror?
And what causes it?
Health Tip: Exercising With Arthritis
What experts recommend
Health Tip: Eat Right During Pregnancy
Here are some diet essentials
Health Tip: Burned Out at Work?
Check these possible warning signs
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy
And watch where you sit
Health Tip: Discuss Weight With Your Child
Teach good habits and a healthy approach
Health Tip: Choose Your Day to Quit Smoking
Suggestions to help you stop
Health Tip: Learning to Eat With Dentures
Suggestions for making the adjustment
Health Tip: When Children Break the Rules
Suggestions to encourage better behavior
Health Tip: Prevent Falls During Holiday Decorating
Suggestions to reduce your risk
Health Tip: Use Medications Safely
Dos and don't for giving medicine to children
Health Tip: Improving Your Cholesterol
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Diabetes Can Raise the Risk of Skin Infections
These bacterial infections are common
Health Tip: Manage Stress
Too much can harm your heart
Health Tip: Diabetics, Pack Smart for Holiday Travel
Don't leave home unprepared
Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise Injury
Don't forget to warm up and cool down
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins
Why you may be more likely to get them
Health Tip: Skip the Cold Medicine Before Age 4
Here's what you can offer instead
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Macular Degeneration?
Common risk factors for the eye condition
Health Tip: Participating in Winter Sports
Suggestions for how to stay safe
Health Tip: Keep Diabetes in Check During the Holidays
Prepare for the festivities
Health Tip: Dealing With Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help end discomfort
Health Tip: Are You Actually Hungry?
Or eating for another reason
Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture?
Factors that make it more likely
Health Tip: Protect Teeth From Decay
Suggestions for newborns and young children
Health Tip: Find Time for You
Help foster a healthier mind and body
Health Tip: Help Protect Against Blood Clots
Things you can do
Health Tip: Keep the Sport in Kids' Sports
Make sure focus isn't only on winning
Health Tip: How to Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Suggestions include exercise, calcium-rich foods
Health Tip: Don't Let Holiday Turkey Make You Sick
Follow these food safety guidelines
Health Tip: Should You Still Be Driving?
Older people need to evaluate their skills, experts say
Health Tip: Opt for a Healthy Weight-Loss Plan
Avoid fad diets
Health Tip: Wind Down With Mind-Body Exercises
And enjoy these potential benefits
Health Tip: Is Your Relationship Healthy?
Possible warning signs of a bad relationship
Health Tip: Are You Disposed to the Holiday Blues?
Risk factors for holiday depression
Health Tip: Boost Your Brain Power
What seniors can do to help stay sharp
Health Tip: Easy on the Holiday Buffets
Some simple suggestions to limit calories
Health Tip: The Risks of Smoking While Pregnant
Your baby can suffer serious complications
Health Tip: Watch Your Weight This Holiday Season
Suggestions to ward off weight gain
Health Tip: Spot Problems With a CPAP
Warning signs of trouble
Health Tip: Do You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: Recovering From Pneumonia
Help your body heal
Health Tip: Help Your Child Prepare for a Sibling
Suggestions to ease the transition
Health Tip: Minimize Jet Lag
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Signs That May Indicate ADHD
Potential symptoms of impulsive behavior
Health Tip: Parenting a Disabled Child
You don't have to go it alone
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too
Here are potential benefits
Health Tip: Make Healthy Choices at Fast-Food Restaurants
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Pack Your Holiday Leftovers Carefully
And avoid foodborne illness
Health Tip: Help Prevent Epilepsy
Some cases are avoidable
Health Tip: Protect Kids Who Have Food Allergies
Suggestions to keep them safer
Health Tip: Don't Take Too Many NSAIDs
Painkillers' potential side effects include ulcer, stomach bleeding
Health Tip: The Food-Mood Connection
What you eat can affect your state of mind
Health Tip: Parenting a Child With a Heart Defect
These children can live long and healthy lives, experts say
Health Tip: Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Damage Joints
Here are some typical symptoms to watch for
Health Tip: How to Look for Whole Grains
Choices extend beyond bread and cereal
Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Sleep at Night
Suggestions for weary parents
Health Tip: Treat Yourself Well During the Holidays
Don't neglect your health
Health Tip: Eating Healthy for Vegetarians
Make sure you're getting enough nutrients and calories
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Childbirth
Create a birth plan
Health Tip: Giving Kids Medicine
It will help them feel better
Health Tip: Using a Pedometer
Some handy suggestions
Health Tip: Why Antibiotic Resistance Is Serious
It can lead to life-threatening infections
Health Tip: Watch for Lactose in Foods
If you're lactose intolerant
Health Tip: Help Your Child Create a Healthy Body Image
How parents can foster self-esteem
Health Tip: Make Your Garage Safer
Here are some organization suggestions
Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
Use ear plugs in loud environments
Health Tip: Managing Diabetes While Under Stress
It can be a tough challenge
Health Tip: Recovering from Substance Abuse
Be sure to involve your doctor
Health Tip: Focus on Preconception Health
Suggestions to prepare for pregnancy
Health Tip: Is the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for You?
Some shouldn't get it
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Shin Splints?
Here are common risk factors
Health Tip: Help Keep Kids Safe on the Internet
How parents can participate
Health Tip: Causes of Failure to Thrive in Babies
Typical reasons for this condition
Health Tip: Add Flavoring to Popcorn, Without the Fat
Enjoy this whole-grain treat
Health Tip: Dealing With a Picky Eater
Suggestions to help ensure that your child gets all necessary nutrients
Health Tip: How to Keep Anger in Check
Breathe, relax and focus
Health Tip: Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Things you can do
Health Tip: Signs of a Spinal Fracture
People with osteoporosis may be prone
Health Tip: Perform a Breast Self-Exam
Seek to identify any changes
Health Tip: Traveling With Prescription Medications
Suggestions for how to prepare
Health Tip: What Triggers Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Stress and other things to avoid
Health Tip: Sleep Soundly During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help you stay comfortable
Health Tip: Install Car Seats Correctly
And other suggestions for seat safety
Health Tip: When a Cold Won't Go Away
It might be an allergy
Health Tip: Get Into the Habit of Exercising
Suggestions to make it part of your day
Health Tip: Ice a Sprained Ankle
Here's how to do it
Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar may be dangerous
Health Tip: Child Bites Can Lead to Infection
Monitor for these warning signs
Health Tip: Coping With Nasal Problems During Pregnancy
Suggestions to ease stuffiness
Health Tip: Look for Suspicious Changes in the Breasts
Potential warning signs of breast cancer
Health Tip: Gaining Weight During Pregnancy
What's a safe amount?
Health Tip: Exercise for Stronger Knees
Here are potential benefits
Health Tip: Alcohol Can Interact With Medications
Here's a partial list of examples
Health Tip: Clean Dentures Well
Suggestions for proper care
Health Tip: Creating a Smoke-Free Home
Doing so will protect your children from second-hand smoke
Health Tip: Children and Bedwetting
What parents can do to help solve the problem
Health Tip: Take Care to Prevent Stress Fractures
Exercise carefully and don't ignore an injury
Health Tip: Kids Should Eat Healthy, Too
What to order for them at restaurants
Health Tip: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Suggestions for a healthier mouth
Health Tip: Health Tip: Managing Pain After Surgery
Feeling better can help speed recovery
Health Tip: Feeling the Effects of Air Pollution
Here's how you may be affected
Health Tip: Why Am I on Bed Rest?
Typical reasons for this restriction during pregnancy
Health Tip: Why Cough?
Here are some common causes
Health Tip: Prenatal Care Is Important
Visit a doctor, get screened before baby arrives
Health Tip: Don't Drive When Drowsy
Signs it's time to stop for a rest
Health Tip: Make Calorie-Sparing Substitutions
Swap fattening foods for lighter fare
Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
Hands-on advice for moms and dads
Health Tip: Does My Pain Mean Endometriosis?
Some common symptoms of the gynecological disorder
Health Tip: Suggestions to Help Manage Angina
Recognize changes to the normal pattern
Health Tip: When Symptoms Indicate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Here are common warning signs
Health Tip: Metabolic Syndrome Raises Chance of Cardiovascular Disease
Here are its risk factors
Health Tip: Protect Against Infection During Cancer Treatment
While the immune system is weaker
Health Tip: When Exercise Causes Hives
Here are possible symptoms
Health Tip: Understanding Breast Cancer in Men
Learn about its risk factors
Health Tip: Choose a Day-care Provider Carefully
Here's what to look for
Health Tip: Help Yourself to Remember
Try these memory-boosting suggestions
Health Tip: Managing an Anxiety Disorder
Suggestions for getting needed help
Health Tip: Store Medications Safely
Follow these guidelines
Health Tip: Avoid Distractions Behind the Wheel
Here are some examples
Health Tip: Taking Exercise to the Extreme
Signs that you may be a compulsive exerciser
Health Tip: If You Have Severe Morning Sickness
It's time to call your doctor
Health Tip: Getting the Shingles Vaccine
Who is a candidate, and who isn't
Health Tip: Get Relief From Bunion Pain
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Getting a Sports Physical
Why your child may need one
Health Tip: Practice Food Safety at Parties
Serve a buffet safely
Health Tip: Undergoing Cardiac Rehab
What you may achieve
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
Here's a list of possible causes
Health Tip: Focus on Emotional Health
Suggestions that could make for a happier you
Health Tip: Living With Osteoarthritis
Exercise can help ease symptoms
Health Tip: Gestational Diabetes May Endanger Mother and Baby
Here are potential complications
Health Tip: Who Needs a Whooping Cough Vaccine?
Here are some guidelines
Health Tip: Menstruation Often Affects Mood
Some women appear more sensitive to hormonal changes
Health Tip: Managing With Chronic Pain
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Inspect Your Child's Playground
Is it safe for play?
Health Tip: Binge Drinking's Risks
It can trigger a host of health problems
Health Tip: Help Swelling Subside During Pregnancy
What you can do
Health Tip: Keep a Diabetes Notebook
For when your youngster becomes sick
Health Tip: Beware of Added Sugar
It can contribute to obesity
Health Tip: Coping With Nasal Congestion
What adults can do
Health Tip: Ease In-Flight Ear Pain
Keep kids comfortable while flying
Health Tip: Keeping a Food Diary
Suggestions for what to record
Health Tip: At Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Here are potential causes
Health Tip: Got a Pain in the Neck?
Possible causes of neck pain
Health Tip: Protect Kids and Pets From Rabies
Have pets vaccinated
Health Tip: How to Spot Underage Drinking
More children abuse alcohol than tobacco or illicit drugs
Health Tip: Is It Arthritis That's Irritating Your Knee?
Here are typical warning signs
Health Tip: Help Ease Morning Sickness
Watch what you eat
Health Tip: Coping With a Pet Allergy
What to do if you're allergic to a faithful friend
Health Tip: Is Your Child Ready for a Tricycle?
Heed these safety suggestions
Health Tip: Mouthguards Protect Your Smile
Less risk of broken teeth or tissue damage during physical activity
Health Tip: Look for Signs of Elder Abuse
Possible symptoms of intentional harm or neglect
Health Tip: Why Am I Losing My Hair?
Here are possible reasons
Health Tip: When You're Under Stress...
... Suggestions to keep it under control
Health Tip: Protect Against Sports Injuries
Prepare yourself to play
Health Tip: Stay Social as You Grow Older
Relationships are important for healthy aging
Health Tip: Dealing With Dizziness During Pregnancy
Stand up slowly
Health Tip: Managing Diabetic Heart Disease
Follow your treatment plan
Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children
Here are common warning signs
Health Tip: Mold May Make You Sick
Common symptoms of exposure
Health Tip: Help Prevent Respiratory Infections
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: When a Doctor Should Evaluate Diaper Rash
Signs that medical attention may be needed
Health Tip: Some Facts About Angiodema
It's hive-like swelling below the skin
Health Tip: Teach Your Child That Bullying Is Wrong
Set stern limits for aggressive behavior
Health Tip: Use Your Home Gym Safely
Suggestions to help avoid injury
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy
When a fetus begins developing outside the womb
Health Tip: When Aspirin Therapy May Be Harmful
It's not appropriate for everyone
Health Tip: Caring For an Enlarged Prostate
Manage mild symptoms at home
Health Tip: Coping With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Seniors, Prepare for Exercise
Suggestions for getting started
Health Tip: Plan for Potty Training
Help your toddler succeed
Health Tip: Feel More Rested During Pregnancy
Suggestions to battle fatigue
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Overuse Injury
Take it easy while running
Health Tip: Why Do I Have High Cholesterol?
Factors that raise your risk
Health Tip: Skin Changes With Age
Here's what often happens
Health Tip: Recovering From Adenoid and Tonsil Removal
Suggestions to help ease discomfort
Health Tip: At Greater Risk of Flu Complications?
Check these risk factors to find out
Health Tip: Children May Have PTSD
Symptoms may differ from those in adults
Health Tip: Smoking Strains the Heart
Here's how
Health Tip: Make Kids' Lunch Interesting
Pack healthy meals they'll enjoy
Health Tip: Fleas May Flock to People
After pets leave, the insects look for a new host
Health Tip: Exercise to Help Your Heart and Lungs
Aerobic exercises include walking, swimming, running, biking and hiking
Health Tip: Protect Kids With Life Jackets
Make sure they're UL-approved
Health Tip: Create a Well-Rounded Exercise Regimen
Here's what it should include
Health Tip: Caring for Your Mouth After Tooth Extraction
Don't smoke, rinse carefully are two suggestions
Health Tip: Are Turned Toes Trouble?
Signs that a child needs evaluation
Health Tip: Using an Antiviral for Chickenpox
Who may need the treatment
Health Tip: Using a Nasal Spray for Allergies
Suggestions for using it correctly
Health Tip: Get the Right Fit for Athletic Shoes
Suggestions for choosing the right pair
Health Tip: Chew Sugarless Gum
And help spare your teeth
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Vision Loss
Do you have trouble seeing, even while wearing glasses?
Health Tip: What Causes a Canker Sore?
Possible triggers for common mouth ulcers
Health Tip: Manage Your Stress at Work
Suggestions to keep it under control
Health Tip: Reduce Toddler Serving Sizes
Food amounts should be smaller for little ones
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Post-Partum Depression?
Factors that may contribute
Health Tip: Avoid Extra Fluids While on Dialysis
Suggestions to limit your intake
Health Tip: Prevent Bleeding While Taking a Blood Thinner
Suggestions to protect yourself
Health Tip: Senior Drivers, Stay Safe
Suggestions to reduce your risk of an accident
Health Tip: Considering a Baby Walker?
American Academy of Pediatrics says they're not safe
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Fainting
A temporary loss of consciousness
Health Tip: Is Your Child Being Cyberbullied?
Here are possible warning signs
Health Tip: Osteoporosis Can Affect Men, Too
Risk factors for bone-thinning in males
Health Tip: Treating an Earache
Suggestions to soothe your child's pain
Health Tip: Eating Disorders May Affect Oral Health
How teeth and gums may be affected
Health Tip: Long-Term Complications of Diabetes
What's possible
Health Tip: Living With Chronic Kidney Disease
These changes to your diet may be in order
Health Tip: Watch for Signs of Scoliosis
Common symptoms in children
Health Tip: Skate Safely
In-line skating suggestions
Health Tip: Thaw Poultry Safely
To prevent food-borne illness
Health Tip: Help Prevent Eczema Flares
Keep skin moisturized
Health Tip: Don't Let Menopause Get You Down
Suggestions to help ease mood changes
Health Tip: Dine Out the Healthy Way
Suggestions for eating right
Health Tip: When a Person With Alzheimer's Eats
Suggestions to make it easier
Health Tip: When Sleep Apnea Affects Children
Here are common warning signs
Health Tip: Get a Better Night's Sleep
Don't rely on a pot of coffee to keep you awake
Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Isn't a Safe Alternative
CDC: It can cause cancer, oral health issues and nicotine addiction
Health Tip: Dispose of Medications Safely
Here are suggestions
Health Tip: Ease Swelling Beneath a Cast
Steps to help you heal
Health Tip: Can't Stomach Dairy?
Possible causes of lactose intolerance
Health Tip: Soothe Swollen Gums
Suggestions for care at home
Health Tip: Protect Against Bug Bites
Dress yourself and your kids appropriately
Health Tip: Keep Air Healthy at Home
And help prevent breathing problems
Health Tip: Common Signs of Stuttering
How to identify the speech disorder
Health Tip: Should I Check My Blood Sugar?
The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions
Health Tip: Manage COPD Symptoms
Suggestions for living with the lung disease
Health Tip: Recognizing Strange Behavior
When it becomes cause for concern
Health Tip: Swim to Get Fit
But take precautions to prevent injury
Health Tip: Cosmetics May Have Side Effects
Suggestions for using them safely
Health Tip: Get Kids Moving
Ways to encourage physical activity
Health Tip: Pain Relievers Aren't for Everyone
Who should speak to a doctor before taking them
Health Tip: Stay Safe and Healthy During Travels
Wash hands often, choose foods carefully, among other suggestions
Health Tip: Keep Kids' Lunches Cool
And other safety suggestions when packing for school or camp
Health Tip: Controlling Your Diabetes
How tight control of blood glucose can benefit your health
Health Tip: Take Appendicitis Symptoms Seriously
Recognize these warning signs
Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training
Here's why it may be good for you
Health Tip: Why the Frequent Nosebleeds?
What can cause them in children
Health Tip: Living With Pulmonary Hypertension
High blood pressure in narrowed lung arteries
Health Tip: Binge Eating May Lead to Weight Gain
And type 2 diabetes and heart disease, among other complications
Health Tip: Insufficient Sleep Can Be Dangerous
Here's how it affects your health
Health Tip: Understanding Dyslexia
Causes, symptoms and problems the learning disorder can cause
Health Tip: Dealing With Social Phobia
It's an irrational fear of friendly gatherings
Health Tip: If a Person With Alzheimer's Is Confused
Here are suggestions on how to respond
Health Tip: Child Safety Seats
Basics for your toddler
Health Tip: The Benefits of Meditation
'Om' is where the heart is
Health Tip: Drinking and Pregnancy
They don't mix
Health Tip: Fears and Phobias
Putting your heart at risk
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Atherosclerosis
Here are suggested lifestyle changes
Health Tip: Does Your Baby Have GERD?
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: Some Prone to Losing Bone Mass
Risk factors for osteopenia
Health Tip: Should You Eat Raw Fish?
General guidelines from the FDA
Health Tip: Stay Away From Fad Diets
For instance, quick weight-loss schemes
Health Tip: Set Rules for Swimming
Protect kids in the water
Health Tip: Lather Kids With Sunscreen
To protect against sunburn
Health Tip: Practice Safe Grilling
To protect against food-borne illness
Health Tip: Warm Up Before Exercise
Stretching key to avoiding injury
Health Tip: Will Allergy Shots Work for Me?
Factors to consider
Health Tip: Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A common disorder marked by pain or discomfort in the abdomen
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Rickets?
Signs of vitamin or mineral deficiency
Health Tip: Why Your Child Is Wetting the Bed
Here's a list of potential risk factors
Health Tip: Minimize Radiation From X-Rays
Start by asking your doctor: 'Is this one really necessary?'
Health Tip: Avoid Unnecessary Eating
Don't use food as a 'pick-me-up'
Health Tip: Reduce Infection Risk After Ear Piercing
And help speed healing
Health Tip: Coping With Low Blood Pressure
Suggestions for dealing with hypotension
Health Tip: Sunburn Usually Damages Skin
Here are warning signs of a serious burn
Health Tip: Why You Have Gallstones
Factors that raise your risk
Health Tip: Calm a Colicky Baby
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Don't Deny Your Diabetes
Take care of its symptoms
Health Tip: Create a First Aid Kit
Here's what to include
Health Tip: Regain Weight the Healthy Way
Suggestions for putting back lost pounds
Health Tip: Why Some Women Can't Sleep
Insomnia more common in women than in men
Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan for School
School employees should be prepared
Health Tip: Make Sure Your Child's Shoes Fit
Suggestions to protect your little one's feet
Health Tip: Prevent Heat-Related Illness
Suggestions to keep your cool
Health Tip: Prevent Swimmer's Ear
Keep ears as dry as possible
Health Tip: Factors That Contribute to Skin Cancer
Avoid blistering sunburns
Health Tip: Manage Your Migraines
Lifestyle changes can help ease the misery
Health Tip: Protect Newborns From the Sun
Suggestions to prevent burns in babies less than 6 months
Health Tip: Signs You're Getting Too Much Iron
Symptoms of hemochromatosis
Health Tip: What to Eat When Going Gluten-Free?
Suggestions for avoiding the protein
Health Tip: Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Start now to protect baby's teeth
Health Tip: What May Cause Facial Pain
Problems can range from your teeth to a headache
Health Tip: Buy Healthy Foods on a Budget
Try these practical shopping tips
Health Tip: Anxiety Disorders Can Cause Physical Problems
Here are some complications
Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
Help protect this sensitive joint
Health Tip: Teach Your Child Healthy Eating Habits
And avoid issues with their weight
Health Tip: You're More Likely to Have Rosacea
If you have these risk factors
Health Tip: Ward Off Bad Breath
Suggestions for a sweeter smell
Health Tip: My Infant Has a Cold
Contact the pediatrician if you notice these symptoms
Health Tip: Pregnancy Requires More Iron
Expecting women may be at risk for anemia
Health Tip: Factors That May Contribute to Prostate Cancer
A list from the American Cancer Society
Health Tip: Have You Sprained Your Wrist?
Here are classic symptoms
Health Tip: Ease Neck Pain
Suggestions to help soothe discomfort
Health Tip: What's Polluting My Indoor Air?
Here's a list of common culprits
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Pinkeye
The condition usually is very contagious
Health Tip: Is It Time to Stop Driving?
Signs that it may be time for an older driver to quit
Health Tip: Floss for Healthier Teeth and Gums
Here's what experts recommend
Health Tip: Protect Your Feet From Corns
Here are suggestions to prevent the calluses
Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Asperger Syndrome
Here's a list of possible characteristics
Health Tip: Overdoing Dieting or Exercise
Too much of good thing
Health Tip: What's Causing My Earache?
Some common triggers
Health Tip: Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Trigger Complications
Here's a partial list
Health Tip: Prevent Motion Sickness
In the car, or on a plane, train or ship
Health Tip: Stay Healthy at College
How to manage while living away from home
Health Tip: Prevent Back Pain in the Car
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Suggestions to Prevent Heat Rash
What to do during hot, humid weather
Health Tip: Prepare for Your Check-Up
Things to do before you see the doctor
Health Tip: Recognize the Signs of Food Allergy
Symptoms of a reaction
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Fibromyalgia
Ask your doctor to evaluate any of these warning signs
Health Tip: The Dangers of Having High Cholesterol
It raises your risk of a host of diseases
Health Tip: Ease Pain From Tennis Elbow
Suggestions that don't involve surgery
Health Tip: Keep a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
For starters, store cleaning products out of reach
Health Tip: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
Suggestions to prevent them at home
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Periodontal Disease
Sometimes called gingivitis
Health Tip: Remind Children and Teens of Pedestrian Safety
Suggestions to help prevent an accident
Health Tip: Traveling Despite Asthma and Allergies
Suggestions to help control symptoms
Health Tip: Protect Feet From Fungus
Careful care can prevent infection
Health Tip: Is My Memory Loss Normal?
When forgetfulness isn't just a sign of getting older
Health Tip: Better Sleep Can Mean Less Arthritis Pain
Suggestions to help you get enough rest
Health Tip: Protect Your Heart
Help reduce your risk of coronary artery disease
Health Tip: Pregnant Women Must Protect Against Toxoplasmosis
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Painkillers May Cause Stomach Problems
Suggestions for how to protect yourself while using NSAIDs such as aspirin
Health Tip: Dealing With Anxiety
Suggestions for how to cope
Health Tip: Boost Your Immune System
And help prevent illness
Health Tip: Avoid Overtraining
Signs that you may have overdone it
Health Tip: Take Care to Avoid Burns
Practice kitchen safety
Health Tip: Get a Natural Gas Detector
Obtain one with these features
Health Tip: Can't Kick the Common Cold?
These suggestions may ease symptoms
Health Tip: Medical Problems May Lead to Hyperactivity
Here are potential causes
Health Tip: Help Control Crohn's Symptoms
Suggestions to manage your diet
Health Tip: Caregivers, Don't Ignore Your Own Health
Suggestions to help you stay well
Health Tip: Evaluate Your Eating Habits
To help you lose weight
Health Tip: After You Run a Marathon
Easy does it
Health Tip: Cut Back on Preschoolers' Fat
It's not too early to watch their diet
Health Tip: Could Your Child Be Constipated?
Here are possible warning signs
Health Tip: Drink More Water
If you have these risk factors for dehydration
Health Tip: Why am I Itchy?
Things that may make you scratch
Health Tip: Use a Lawnmower Safely
Thousands injured by mowers every year
Health Tip: Taking a Home Pregnancy Test
Suggestions to help ensure accurate results
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Peripheral Artery Disease
When plaque builds up in the blood vessels
Health Tip: Prepare a Diabetic Child for Insulin Shots
Help your youngster relax
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have a Herniated Disc
Although symptoms vary
Health Tip: Turn Baby's Head to Prevent Flat Spots
Reposition baby during sleep
Health Tip: Apply Sunscreen Properly
And help protect your skin from burn
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Plantar Fasciitis?
Lifestyle and exercise habits play a factor
Health Tip: Ease Baby's Stuffy Nose
Suggestions to help nasal congestion
Health Tip: Stay Inside When Spring Allergens Are at a Peak
Suggestions to ease seasonal allergies
Health Tip: Talk to Your Doctor About the Nicotine Patch
Especially if you have any of these problems
Health Tip: Taking a Cruise?
Don't be the one to spread germs
Health Tip: Eyeing Macular Degeneration
Diet changes may reduce your risk
Health Tip: Don't Take Fainting Lightly
When to make an emergency visit to the doctor
Health Tip: Health Conditions May Cause Paleness
Here's what may be to blame
Health Tip: Curb Snoring With Lifestyle Changes
Modify your diet, behavior and sleeping style
Health Tip: Exercise Can Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
And keep your joints flexible
Health Tip: Yoga Can Help Your Health
Here are some of the benefits
Health Tip: Give Acne the Boot
How to keep skin clear and smooth
Health Tip: Prevent Bathroom Slipping and Sliding
Safety suggestions to reduce the risk of falls
Health Tip: Don't Fear the Dentist
Here's how to ease anxiety before a checkup
Health Tip: Some Foods and Drinks That Trigger Heartburn
Here's what to avoid
Health Tip: Kid-Proof Your Bathroom
Safety suggestions to keep children safe from injury
Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
What they are, and who's more likely to get them
Health Tip: You Don't Have to Run to Get Runner's Knee
Here are common contributing factors
Health Tip: Call Your Doctor Before You Take Antacids...
...If you have certain symptoms
Health Tip: Do You Have Risk Factors for Colon Cancer?
These can increase your chances of developing the disease
Health Tip: Keep Protein Lean
Here are some healthier choices
Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Are you more likely to acquire it?
Health Tip: Help Foot Ulcers Heal
Here's what diabetics can do
Health Tip: Is My Child Lactose Intolerant?
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Choose Healthy Carbohydrates
Look for whole grains and those high in fiber
Health Tip: Why You May Have Low Blood Pressure
Common reasons for hypotension
Health Tip: Stay Safe on a Boat
Suggestions from the U.S. Coast Guard
Health Tip: Boosting Appetite During Chemotherapy
Make eating easier
Health Tip: Spot Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar
Symptoms of hypoglycemia
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk
Suggestions for safe freezing
Health Tip: These Factors May Trigger Muscle Cramps
Painful involuntary spasms
Health Tip: Protect Your Skin After Hair Loss
Skin is more vulnerable to sun's rays without hair's protection
Health Tip: Help Prevent Lyme Disease
Things you can do to ward off infected ticks
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Hemorrhoids
Factors that make them more likely
Health Tip: Getting My Child to Go to Sleep
Establish a bedtime routine
Health Tip: Cut Down on Sodium
And lower your risk of heart problems
Health Tip: If You Have a Bleeding Disorder
The condition can be especially dangerous for women
Health Tip: Help Prevent Back Injury
Start with good posture
Health Tip: Why You May Need Scar Repair
If it's too unsightly or hampers movement
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Pre-Term Labor
Before week 37 of pregnancy
Health Tip: Caring for Eczema
How to avoid that red, itchy rash
Health Tip: Help Prevent Toddler Falls
Suggestions to help keep them safe
Health Tip: Prepare For Your Next Check-Up
What you should do in advance
Health Tip: Can't Catch Your Breath During a Workout?
Here's what might be going on
Health Tip: Feel Like You Have No Energy?
How to help fight fatigue
Health Tip: Help Prevent Ingrown Toenails
Suggestions to thwart a painful problem
Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
A severe form of PMS
Health Tip: Help Strengthen Your Bones
With weight-bearing exercises
Health Tip: Why Baby Gets Diaper Rash
Here are common triggers
Health Tip: Walking Helps You Stay Healthier
Here's how you may benefit
Health Tip: Keep Skin Smooth
And help reduce wrinkles
Health Tip: Signs That You Might Have Pneumonia
Don't ignore these symptoms
Health Tip: Taking Baby's Temperature
Suggestions for using a thermometer
Health Tip: Rest to Help Heal Shin Splints
Suggestions to ease the pain
Health Tip: Everyone Should Wear a Bike Helmet
Explain why to your child
Health Tip: Take an Antibiotic Properly
Don't stop taking it because you feel better
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding When You Have Diabetes
Avoiding low glucose becomes more challenging
Health Tip: Keep Toes Cool, Clean and Dry
To help prevent athlete's foot
Health Tip: Help Contain Conjunctivitis
Suggestions to prevent pinkeye's spread
Health Tip: Returning Home After Hip Fracture
Suggestions to help you heal
Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby's Risk of SIDS
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Soothe Swollen Feet During Pregnancy
Massage and elevate your tootsies
Health Tip: Signs That Headaches Need Attention
Symptoms that indicate you should visit a doctor
Health Tip: Is it Hot in Here or Is it 'The Change?'
Common symptoms of menopause
Health Tip: Get Creative in the Kitchen
Solutions for healthier cooking
Health Tip: What's Causing My Shoulder Pain?
Here are common causes
Health Tip: Get Some Exercise
And fresh air at the same time
Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Cardiomyopathy
Here are major risk factors
Health Tip: Take Care of Arthritic Joints
Suggestions to help prevent stiffness and pain
Health Tip: Evaluate Back Pain in Children
Often it can signal a more serious condition
Health Tip: Avoid Outdoor Allergens
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Have a Dislocated Joint?
Here are some potential warning signs
Health Tip: Check Baby's Toys for Safety Issues
Take steps to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Changing Your Diet May Help Manage IBD
But no suggestion will work for everyone
Health Tip: Don't Let Lost Pounds Return
Suggestions to maintain a healthy body weight
Health Tip: Stress May Cause Physical Symptoms
Signs that you may be stressed out
Health Tip: Stay Safe During Spring Cleaning
Practice safety precautions
Health Tip: Easing Viral Gastroenteritis
Suggestions to tame 'stomach flu' symptoms
Health Tip: What's Behind Iron Deficiency
Here are some common risk factors
Health Tip: If Your Child Has Diabetes
Suggestions for what to tell a babysitter
Health Tip: Avoid Poison Ivy
Here's how you can acquire its itchy rash
Health Tip: Help Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Take frequent breaks from the computer
Health Tip: Soothe a Bunion
Suggestions to get relief
Health Tip: Prevent a Hamstring Strain
Here are factors that can increase your risk
Health Tip: Controlling Baby's Eczema
Here's what experts recommend
Health Tip: Factors That Increase Your Risk of Atherosclerosis
Sometimes called "hardening of the arteries"
Health Tip: Diabetes May Contribute to Hearing Loss
Take note of these warning signs
Health Tip: Watch Your Diet if You Have an Ulcer
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Take Control of Your Health
Help manage your chronic illness
Health Tip: If Your Child Has Cystic Fibrosis
Make sure nutritional needs are met
Health Tip: Does Acne Need a Doctor's Care?
Signs your acne shouldn't be self-treated
Health Tip: Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Suggestions to help you cope
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Signal Dandruff
In infants, sometimes called cradle cap
Health Tip: Unwind With Yoga
But practice it correctly
Health Tip: Keep Track of Asthma Symptoms
Log them throughout the day
Health Tip: Cramp Got Your Leg?
Here's how to alleviate a muscle cramp
Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasion
Be careful with contact lenses, machinery
Health Tip: When You Sweat All the Time
Symptoms that may signal a problem
Health Tip: Take Control of Your Diabetes
Suggestions for how to begin
Health Tip: When Sinusitis Affects Children
Here are potential risk factors
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Install a CO detector
Health Tip: Make Work Less Painful If You Have Arthritis
Suggestions for easing the discomfort
Health Tip: Your Child May Be Stressed
Here are potential warning signs
Health Tip: Why Does My Heel Hurt?
Common reasons for heel pain
Health Tip: Teach Children Safety Around Cars
And help prevent a tragedy
Health Tip: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency
Health Tip: Stay Safe Biking With Baby
Suggestions to help avoid injury
Health Tip: Learn the Benefits of a Bone-Density Test
It can help detect osteoporosis
Health Tip: Losing Your Sense of Taste
Possible causes when foods become bland
Health Tip: Prepare for a Mammogram
Here's what to do
Health Tip: When Muscle Cramps Become Worrisome
Signs you should see your doctor
Health Tip: Don't Ignore Ingrown Toenail
Here are some treatment suggestions
Health Tip: Why Am I Puffy?
Possible causes of edema
Health Tip: Teach Kids About Portion Control
They may be less likely to overeat
Health Tip: Avoid Distractions Behind the Wheel
Dangers go beyond cell phone use
Health Tip: Before You Take a Decongestant
Make sure you don't have these health issues
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Preeclampsia
High blood pressure during pregnancy
Health Tip: Pyloric Stenosis -- A Digestive Problem for Newborns
Starting when baby is about 3 weeks old
Health Tip: Why Diabetics Can Become Hyperglycemic
Causes for high blood sugar
Health Tip: What Causes Arthritis Pain?
Here are contributing factors
Health Tip: Make Sure Your Helmet Fits
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Do You Have Risk Factors for Constipation?
Why it may be difficult to go
Health Tip: Treating Strep Throat
Suggestions to help you feel better
Health Tip: Getting Too Much Caffeine
Here's a list of possible side effects
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bruises
Here are safety suggestions
Health Tip: Why Do I Have Gingivitis?
Risk factors for the gum disease
Health Tip: Watch For Barrett's Esophagus
If you have chronic bouts of indigestion
Health Tip: Dealing With Hot Flashes
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Crohn's Disease Can Lead to Complications
Here's a partial list
Health Tip: Skin Disorders Affecting the Elderly
Some skin changes are typical, others aren't
Health Tip: Possible Complications of Hemophilia
The blood disorder can lead to additional problems
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Bipolar Disorder
Some common warning signs
Health Tip: Body Piercing Poses Health Risks
Consider them before you get pierced
Health Tip: What May Cause a Stress Fracture
An overuse injury
Health Tip: Warts Are a Menace
But they're usually not serious
Health Tip: Baby Spitting Up?
Here are suggestions to help avoid the problem
Health Tip: Signs That Shoulder Pain is a Broken Collarbone
Here are classic symptoms
Health Tip: After You Have Knee Surgery
What to expect after ACL reconstruction
Health Tip: Protect Against Peanut Reactions
Suggestions to avoid deadly food allergy problems
Health Tip: Prepare to Bring Baby Home
What you need for the trip from the hospital
Health Tip: Be Careful While Using Oxygen Therapy
Avoid sources of combustion
Health Tip: Seniors, Focus on Nutrition
And avoid complications of malnourishment
Health Tip: Kick Up Your Feet
To help prevent varicose veins
Health Tip: Getting a Stress Test
Why your doctor may have ordered one
Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cold Weather
Be safe during winter
Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress
Think positively
Health Tip: Mini-Stroke Could Warn of Full-Blown Episode
Don't ignore a transient ischemic attack
Health Tip: Do You Have Enlarged Adenoids?
Here are classic warning signs
Health Tip: Get Fit For Golf
Here are suggested exercises
Health Tip: Slow Down When You Eat
You may wind up eating less
Health Tip: Your Diet's Role in Gestational Diabetes
How a meal plan may help
Health Tip: Some Devices May Cause Pacemaker Problems
Here's are things to avoid
Health Tip: Enjoying Tummy Time
Suggested rules to help keep baby safe
Health Tip: Chronic Cough Could Signal Lung Disease
Here are common warning signs
Health Tip: Using Your Blood Glucose Meter
Make sure it's in working order
Health Tip: Brush Baby's Gums
And brush teeth as soon as they appear
Health Tip: Infections May Strike Bones
Who's at risk for osteomyelitis
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion
Contact sports are a common cause of brain injury
Health Tip: Plan Ahead for Labor, Delivery
Don't leave everything to chance
Health Tip: Help Prevent COPD
What you can do to protect your lungs
Health Tip: Figure Out Why You Yawn Excessively
Keep a log for your doctor
Health Tip: Healing Heel Pain
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Can Harm Your Oral Health
Here's how
Health Tip: Interview a Potential Pediatrician
Ask a lot of questions
Health Tip: Prepare for Grocery Shopping
To help save time and money
Health Tip: Keep a Headache Diary
It may help you pinpoint triggers
Health Tip: Try a Self-Management Program for Osteoarthritis
Here's how it may help
Health Tip: Have Pain in the Back and Leg?
It may be an inflamed piriformis muscle
Health Tip: Healthy Habits Can Help Parkinson's Symptoms
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Ask Questions After Angioplasty
To help you recover
Health Tip: Help Ease Morning Sickness
Help avoid nausea while you're pregnant
Health Tip: Lift Luggage Without Injury
Here's what to do when lugging luggage
Health Tip: Playtime Is Important
It helps your child learn and grow
Health Tip: Diet Can Help Irritable Bowel Symptoms
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Keep Emergency Phone Numbers on Hand
Especially when caring for young children
Health Tip: Help Your Halitosis
Here's what may cause bad breath
Health Tip: Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
Sometimes there can be complications
Health Tip: Understanding Thyroiditis
Common causes and symptoms
Health Tip: When to Call the Pediatrician About Jaundice
Warning signs to monitor
Health Tip: Treating Canker Sores
Suggestions that may ease the pain
Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Tinnitus
What causes people to hear noise with no sound source
Health Tip: Why Do My Joints Hurt?
Here are possible causes
Health Tip: Do You Have a Phobia?
Here's how to tell
Health Tip: Help Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
Don't take them when unnecessary
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From the Cold
When you're at risk for frostbite
Health Tip: Kick Athlete's Foot
Suggestions for how to treat it
Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Shingles
Caused by the once-dormant chickenpox virus
Health Tip: Treating Sesamoiditis
Rest, comfortable shoes can help control the painful foot condition
Health Tip: Urinary Tract Infections Are Common in Children
Here are typical risk factors
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Pinworm Infection
Can affect people of all ages and economic status
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Kidney Stones
A primary warning sign is severe, sudden pain
Health Tip: Your Mouth is a Health Barometer
Oral problems may be tied to other medical issues
Health Tip: Deal With a Child's Aggressive Behavior
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Care For Your Bruise
Follow these suggestions to aid healing
Health Tip: Make Small Changes to Cut Calories
Minimal efforts will add up
Health Tip: Help Prevent Hearing Loss
Take these precautions
Health Tip: Pregnancy Can Lead to Skin and Hair Changes
Here's what is possible
Health Tip: Keep Your Gums Healthy
Brush and floss regularly
Health Tip: Lichen Planus Triggers Skin Rash
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Chickenpox Can Be Dangerous During Pregnancy
What women need to know
Health Tip: Listeriosis Prevention if You're Pregnant
The infection is dangerous for mother and fetus
Health Tip: Don't Ignore Symptoms of Measles
Warning signs of the viral infection
Health Tip: Aggravating Psoriasis
Things that may cause a flare
Health Tip: You May Have Sprained Your Neck
If you have these symptoms
Health Tip: Make Dressing Baby Easier
Choose the right clothing
Health Tip: Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
To protect against heart attack and stroke
Health Tip: Soothe Shoulder Pain
Here's how
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Formula
Suggestions to help you plan what's best for you and your baby
Health Tip: Having Diabetes Can Hurt Your Eyes
Here's how to help prevent problems
Health Tip: Keeping Mold at Bay
It could be making you sick
Health Tip: Recognizing a Bleeding Disorder
Common warning signs of abnormal bleeding
Health Tip: If You Have Diverticular Disease
Lining of the large intestine affected
Health Tip: Conditions That May Trigger Pelvic Pain in Women
Here's a list of possible causes
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Cataracts
Visual warning signs
Health Tip: Using a Baby Carrier
Help keep your infant safe
Health Tip: Avoid Medical Mistakes
At the doctor's office or hospital
Health Tip: Managing Fatty Liver
Suggestions to prevent or treat the condition
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Mastoiditis?
Common signs of the infection
Health Tip: Feel Better Despite Fibromyalgia
Suggestions for what you can do
Health Tip: Dealing With a Sports Hernia
How to help it heal
Health Tip: If You Have Fructose Intolerance
You may have to limit certain foods
Health Tip: When Breathing Is Rapid and Shallow
Here are possible causes
Health Tip: Help Avoid Dry Skin
Common causes of dry skin in seniors
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe While in a Playpen
Here are suggested precautions
Health Tip: Don't Ignore Fingernail Abnormalities
They can signal a health problem
Health Tip: Treating an Ear Infection
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Your Doctor Has Prescribed Cardiac Rehabilitation
Here's how it can help
Health Tip: Hardening of the Arteries
Possible complications of atherosclerosis
Health Tip: Understanding Diabetes Insipidus
A hormone disorder
Health Tip: What Causes Bed Sores?
Medically called pressure ulcers
Health Tip: Protect Yourself and Your Kids From Dog Bites
Some do's and don'ts
Health Tip: Avoid Contracting Pneumonia
Here are preventive suggestions
Health Tip: Latex Is Everywhere
Products that contain the common allergen
Health Tip: What's Behind My Watery Eyes?
Here are some common triggers
Health Tip: Hit the Slopes With Safety in Mind
Here are some skiing safety suggestions
Health Tip: Treat Your Child's Sunburn
Suggestions to help the youngster feel better
Health Tip: Identify Symptoms of Cirrhosis
Here are typical warning signs
Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Gangrene
The death of bodily tissue
Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Rotavirus in Children
Help kids avoid this contagious virus
Health Tip: Omega 3s Are Essential Fatty Acids
But your body doesn't produce them
Health Tip: Bracing May Help Osteoarthritis Pain
Can reduce stress on affected joints
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Thyroid Disease
Signs that you may have a thyroid problem
Health Tip: Signs That You Have a Torn Rotator Cuff
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Help Prevent Foodborne Illness
Suggestions to try at the grocery store
Health Tip: Buy a Safe Toy Chest
Suggestions to help protect your child
Health Tip: Avoid Secondhand Smoke
Here's how exposure may harm you
Health Tip: How Did I Contract Hepatitis?
Here's a list of common triggers
Health Tip: Signs of Corneal Damage
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: NSAIDs Induce Ulcers in Some
Factors that can increase risk
Health Tip: Don't Mix Alcohol and Drugs
Particularly these over-the-counter meds, supplements
Health Tip: Shopping for Shoes
Suggestions to help prevent foot problems
Health Tip: Does Your Child Need Braces?
Conditions that braces can help treat
Health Tip: Prevent Illness From Infected Pets
Suggestions to reduce your risk
Health Tip: Getting Used to Your Hearing Aid
Suggestions to make the adjustment easier
Health Tip: Is Your Child's Fever Serious?
Signs the condition may be mild
Health Tip: Choosing a Dentist
Suggestions from the experts
Health Tip: Explaining Frontotemporal Dementia
Once known as Pick's disease
Health Tip: Running Errands With Your Kids
Suggestions to help make it easier
Health Tip: Prevent Rebound Headaches
Often caused by overusing certain drugs
Health Tip: Understanding Osteopenia
And how to help prevent it
Health Tip: Overexposed to the Sun
Ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer, other problems
Health Tip: How Caregivers Can Help
Ways they can assist with everyday tasks
Health Tip: Reduce Pesticide Use
Here's how to prevent insect infestation naturally
Health Tip: Taking NSAIDs
Here's what they're often prescribed for
Health Tip: Moisten a Dry Mouth
What to do and what to avoid
Health Tip: When to Wash Your Hands
Clean up to stay healthy
Health Tip: How Caffeine May Affect Kids
It's a popular stimulant
Health Tip: Help Prevent Gymnastics Injuries
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Managing Gastroparesis
Here are suggestions from experts
Health Tip: Have a Spooky, Yet Safe Halloween
Suggestions for safe trick-or-treating
Health Tip: Taking Medications for Schizophrenia
Suggestions for using them correctly
Health Tip: Reduce Your Chances of Aneurysm
Avoid certain risk factors
Health Tip: Should You Take Probiotics?
Conditions they may help treat
Health Tip: Before You Begin Breast-feeding
Here are suggestions to help ensure success
Health Tip: Feeling Sleepy at College?
Dealing with tiredness and not enough shuteye
Health Tip: Is Your Sadness Related to Seasonal Change?
Possible signs of seasonal affective disorder
Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Take Antidiarrheal Drugs
Who should avoid these medications
Health Tip: Preventing Falls Among the Elderly
Easy steps to reduce your risk of falling
Health Tip: Whooping Cough Can Lead to Complications
Here are some examples
Health Tip: If You Have Trouble Absorbing Nutrients
Some possible signs of malabsorption
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Mono
Common symptoms of mononucleosis
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Head Lice
Here are some treatment options
Health Tip: Don't Smoke During Pregnancy
Here's how it can harm the baby
Health Tip: Take a Break From Parenting
Make time for yourself when you're able
Health Tip: Alert a Podiatrist to Foot Problems
Don't just ignore them
Health Tip: Teach Kids Playground Safety
Suggestions to prevent accidents
Health Tip: Is Earwax a Problem?
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Help Prevent Fires at Home
Take safety precautions
Health Tip: When a Working Mother Breast-Feeds
Suggestions to maintain the milk supply
Health Tip: Keeping Diabetes Under Control
Eating right is key
Health Tip: Feed Your Toddler Enough Iron
How to offer sufficient iron in the diet
Health Tip: Living With Psoriasis
Here's how it can affect quality of life
Health Tip: Help Keep Feet Healthy
Suggestions from foot experts
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Tetanus?
Call the doctor if ...
Health Tip: Are You Deficient in Vitamin B-12?
Here are possible causes
Health Tip: Taking Baby Out of the Home
Essentials to bring along
Health Tip: Cut Down on Sodium
Suggestions for eating less salt
Health Tip: What Causes Corns
And how they may form
Health Tip: Frequently Feeling Thirsty?
It could be a sign of something serious
Health Tip: Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Take steps to stay as healthy as possible
Health Tip: Taming a Toddler's Tantrum
Help prevent frustration
Health Tip: Is Your Red Face Really Rosacea?
Symptoms of the skin condition
Health Tip: Pack a First Aid Kit
What to take when traveling
Health Tip: Ease Hammertoe Pain
Suggestions to help you feel better
Health Tip: Ward Off Tooth Decay
Help protect your teeth
Health Tip: Waking Baby
Suggestions to get your infant up and moving
Health Tip: Work Fruits and Veggies Into Your Diet
Some tasty ideas
Health Tip: Sit Properly at the Computer
Suggestions for setting up your chair
Health Tip: Factors That Increase Risk of Rickets
Deficiency in calcium, phosphorus or vitamin D linked to disease
Health Tip: What May Trigger Restless Leg Syndrome
Check with your doctor if you have symptoms
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bed Wetting
Suggestions for staying dry
Health Tip: Raising the Risk of Overbite
Ask your doctor when child should let go of pacifier, thumb-sucking
Health Tip: Take Care of Hemorrhoids
Ways to help prevent and treat them
Health Tip: Help Prevent the Spread of Strep Throat
A lesson in prevention
Health Tip: Control Food Allergies at School
Suggestions to help keep your child safe
Health Tip: Help Wipe Out Dust Mites
They're a prime cause of asthma and allergies
Health Tip: Nap to Feel More Rested
Sleep experts offer suggestions
Health Tip: When Wildfires Are Near
Suggestions to avoid smoke inhalation
Health Tip: Are You Prone to Metabolic Syndrome?
Here are some risk factors
Health Tip: Recognizing Hypothyroidism
Signs that the gland is underproducing a key hormone
Health Tip: Prevent Passing Germs
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: When Warts May Be Serious
Signs that you should see a doctor
Health Tip: Traveling By Air During Pregnancy
Suggestions for comfortable flying
Health Tip: What Causes Conjunctivitis
Here's what may trigger the condition
Health Tip: Detecting Indoor Air Pollutants
Here are potential symptoms
Health Tip: Teach Kids Internet Safety
Suggestions for safe chatting and instant messaging
Health Tip: Considering the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?
Some people shouldn't get it, experts say
Health Tip: Help Kids Do Their Homework
What role a parent should play
Health Tip: Managing Pancreatitis
When the pancreas swells
Health Tip: Control Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy
And monitor it closely while you're pregnant
Health Tip: Factors That May Aggravate Acne in Women
Some are avoidable, others aren't
Health Tip: Dealing With Lower Back Pain
Suggestions to help ease the discomfort
Health Tip: Stay Safe Around the School Bus
Teach kids safety tips
Health Tip: When You Feed Baby Formula
Tips for preparation and serving
Health Tip: Recognizing a Skin Allergy
Here are typical symptoms
Health Tip: Making Healthy Lunch Choices
Offer kids healthier alternatives
Health Tip: Keep Hands Moisturized
Prevent painful chapping
Health Tip: Quit Thumb Sucking
Encourage your child to stop
Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby
It's been linked to fewer health problems
Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms
Here are possible warning signs
Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath
Be prepared before you put baby in the tub
Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis
Here's how it could impair your liver
Health Tip: When Something's Stuck in Your Eye
Take care not to scratch the cornea
Health Tip: Don't Drive After Drinking
Suggestions for getting home safely
Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm
Warning signs of the fungal infection
Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive
Who may be at risk for driving badly
Health Tip: Snug Shoes Can Damage Feet
Here's what you could end up with
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs
And help prevent falls
Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home
It's a common infection in children
Health Tip: Understanding PCOS
Symptoms often vary
Health Tip: When Hip Pain Signals Bursitis
Common symptoms of the condition
Health Tip: Training a Toddler to Use the Toilet
Suggestions for easier potty training
Health Tip: Recognizing COPD
Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Health Tip: Did You Eat Bad Food?
Warning signs of foodborne illness
Health Tip: Is Knee Replacement Safe?
Why your doctor may advise against it
Health Tip: Diabetics Should Eat on Schedule
Suggestions for planning ahead
Health Tip: When Alcohol Affects Your Life
Signs that drinking is a problem
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bloating
When your belly feels tight and full
Health Tip: Talking to a Loved One About Anorexia
How to express your concern
Health Tip: When Baby Throws a Tantrum
Here are possible triggers
Health Tip: Make Time for Healthy Meals
They can still be quick and easy
Health Tip: Take Steps Against Colon Polyps
And reduce colon cancer risk
Health Tip: Who Is at Greater Risk for Osteoporosis?
Here are some risk factors
Health Tip: Warning Signs That You Have Strep Throat
Here are some typical symptoms
Health Tip: Coping With Hives
Suggestions to soothe the itch
Health Tip: Why Gums Swell
Some possible causes
Health Tip: Drive Slowly on Wet Roads
Suggestions for when it's raining
Health Tip: Wear a Backpack Properly
And avoid a back injury
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Pertussis?
Some common symptoms of 'whooping cough'
Health Tip: Signs that You May Have Celiac Disease
Here are some typical symptoms
Health Tip: Help Prevent Liver Spots
Protect your skin from the sun
Health Tip: Controlling Urinary Incontinence
Possible methods of treatment
Health Tip: Eyestrain May Cause Headaches
What to do if it's suspected
Health Tip: Dealing With Lactose Intolerance
Lactose-free products are available
Health Tip: Let a Stress Fracture Heal
Take time off from exercise
Health Tip: Eat Lots of Fiber
Here are high-fiber food choices
Health Tip: Get the Nutrients You Need
Are some essentials missing from your diet?
Health Tip: Teach Kids to Swim
To help reduce drowning risk
Health Tip: Understanding Torticollis
When an infant's neck tilts to one side
Health Tip: Things That Raise Your Risk of Thrush
Watching out for a yeast infection of the mouth and tongue
Health Tip: What May Trigger Angina Pain?
Here are some potential causes
Health Tip: When It's Time for a Tonsillectomy
Signs that the tonsils may need to be removed
Health Tip: Where to Clean Your Newborn
Baby probably doesn't need a daily bath
Health Tip: What May Cause Cluster Headaches
Here are possible risk factors
Health Tip: Screening Early for Colorectal Cancer
When it's a good idea
Health Tip: Confined to Bed While Pregnant
Ask your doctor what's permissible
Health Tip: Skateboard Safely
What to do to protect yourself
Health Tip: What May Trigger Neck Pain
Some typical causes
Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea
When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleep
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have a Behavior Disorder?
When behavior goes beyond typical mischief or rebellion
Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Help ease your youngster's fear
Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High?
Learn the warning signs of hyperglycemia
Health Tip: Prepare for a Road Trip
Some travel safety suggestions
Health Tip: Soothing Itchy Skin
Consider these home remedies
Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin
Suggestions for keeping it healthy
Health Tip: Taking a Plane Trip With Baby
Suggestions to help keep the infant calm
Health Tip: Help Manage Unwanted Hair
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Learn to Relax
These techniques may help
Health Tip: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Tame Rosacea's Redness
Suggestions to help prevent ruddy skin
Health Tip: Start Migraine Care Immediately
What to do as soon as symptoms start
Health Tip: Visiting the Doctor When Your Infant is Well
Suggestions for 'well-child' visits
Health Tip: Treating Cradle Cap
Scaliness and redness on a baby's scalp
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Hand Arthritis
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Reduce Your Sugar Consumption
Suggestions for how to cut back
Health Tip: Weaning Baby from a Bottle
Suggestions for 'upgrading' to a cup
Health Tip: Drive Safely in the Dark
Suggestions for driving at night
Health Tip: Why Are My Eyes Red?
Here are some common causes
Health Tip: What May Cause an Aneurysm
A bulge in an artery
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Endometriosis
When uterine tissue grows outside the womb
Health Tip: Help Prevent Motion Sickness
What to do when traveling by car
Health Tip: Considering a Midwife?
Information that you should know
Health Tip: Take Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle
Don't try to do everything at once
Health Tip: What May Trigger a Hernia
Common causes of the injury
Health Tip: Preventing Osteoporosis
Eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise
Health Tip: Dealing With Grief
Suggestions for coping with a major loss
Health Tip: Eating a Well-Balanced Vegetarian Diet
Some nutrients may be more difficult to come by
Health Tip: Help Prevent Burnout
Share responsibilities and make time for fun
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Taming Irritable Bowels
Stress management techniques may help
Health Tip: Help Prevent Choking While Eating
Things you can do to protect your child
Health Tip: Managing Dietary Fat
Suggestions for choosing better foods
Health Tip: Protect Children From Sunburn
Use sunscreen and limit exposure
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints
Here's what can make them more likely
Health Tip: Use Hand Tools Safely
And help prevent injury
Health Tip: What Causes Ingrown Toenails?
There are a number of causes
Health Tip: Keep Food Safe
Reduce your risk of food-borne illness
Health Tip: Use Fireworks Safely
Suggestions to prevent injury
Health Tip: Are You More Likely to Develop Endometriosis?
Here are factors that may increase your risk
Health Tip: Why Some People Become Blind
Here's a list of common causes
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Narcolepsy
A sleep disorder that tends to run in families
Health Tip: When It's Difficult to Swallow
Possible causes for dysphagia
Health Tip: Help Tame Chronic Pain
What you can do
Health Tip: Help Keep Baby Moving
Suggestions to encourage activity
Health Tip: If You Sweat Excessively
Suggestions for treating hyperhidrosis
Health Tip: Choosing Athletic Shoes
Suggestions for finding the right pair
Health Tip: Keeping Fire Extinguishers at Home
Suggestions for where to store them
Health Tip: Dealing With Picky Eaters
Suggestions to get them to eat
Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Hypotension
Warning signs of low blood pressure
Health Tip: If You Have Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Suggestions for how to cool down
Health Tip: Recognizing Caregiver Stress
Here are typical warning signs
Health Tip: Living With Arthritis Pain
A positive outlook often helps
Health Tip: Is it a Concussion?
Here are some warning signs
Health Tip: If Your Child Stutters
Here are suggestions for parents
Health Tip: Treating Heat Cramps
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe With a Pacifier
Here are some precautions
Health Tip: Help Manage GERD
Consider these lifestyle changes
Health Tip: Help Keep Joints Healthy
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Do Your Part to Reduce Air Pollution
Things you can do
Health Tip: Help Prevent Anemia
Some types may be avoidable
Health Tip: Understanding Achilles Tendonitis
It affects the body's largest tendon
Health Tip: Things That May Trigger Wheezing
A symptom of breathing problems
Health Tip: Why People Get Ear Infections
Some possible causes
Health Tip: When Kids Have Separation Anxiety
Here's a list of classic symptoms
Health Tip: Things That Can Aggravate Arthritis Pain
And make you feel worse
Health Tip: Buy a Bike That Suits Your Child
Make sure it's a good fit
Health Tip: Lift Weights Safely
Follow these precautions
Health Tip: Packing Prescriptions for Travel
If you're taking prescription drugs aboard a plane
Health Tip: Having Signs of Newborn Jaundice
Risk factors for yellowed skin and eyes
Health Tip: Coping With Stress
Steps toward a less-pressured lifestyle
Health Tip: Know the Warning Signs of Anaphylaxis
It's a serious allergic reaction
Health Tip: Don't Suddenly Stop Antidepressants
Do so gradually, under a doctor's care
Health Tip: When You're Using Crutches
Recommendations to prevent slips and falls
Health Tip: When You Shop With Children
Practice shopping cart safety
Health Tip: Mold Can Be a Health Risk
How it could affect your well-being
Health Tip: Getting Over Laryngitis
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Secure a Child's Swingset
Suggestions for setting it up properly
Health Tip: Packing for a Camping Trip
Don't forget the safety essentials
Health Tip: Things That Could Cause Graves' Disease
Factors that may play a role
Health Tip: Understanding Fifth Disease
The viral infection is common in children
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From a Sports Injury
Precautions to take before the game
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have an Ulcer
Here are possible symptoms
Health Tip: Recovering From Back Surgery
Here's what you can do at home
Health Tip: Caring for a Pacemaker
Living with the device
Health Tip: Treating Kidney Stones
Here's how you can help relieve symptoms
Health Tip: Keep a Log of Your Child's Medicines
It's important to track anything your child takes
Health Tip: Understanding Sleep Disorders
What may be keeping you awake
Health Tip: Set Rules at the Pool
To help keep kids safe
Health Tip: Manage Pregnancy Back Pain
Take the strain off your back
Health Tip: When Your Blood Clots Excessively
Dangerous consequences may include heart attack, stroke or a lung clot
Health Tip: Coping With Sciatica Pain
Suggestions to help get relief
Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma
It matters when and where you work out
Health Tip: Treating Psoriasis
Person's age, lifestyle and condition's severity play a role
Health Tip: Be Sure the Family Eats Breakfast
It's an important meal
Health Tip: Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Managing with IBD
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe When They're Home Alone
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Learn the Signs of Lyme Disease
It's spread by infected ticks
Health Tip: Encourage Teens to Drive Safely
Set rules for safe driving
Health Tip: Why You're More Likely to Develop Gallstones
A list of common risk factors
Health Tip: Help Protect Your Hands From Eczema
Treat your hands with kid gloves
Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
A list of typical warning signs
Health Tip: Factors that Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer
It's much less common in younger women
Health Tip: Change Diapers Safely
Suggestions for using a changing table
Health Tip: Getting a Mammogram
Here's what's involved
Health Tip: Why Are My Eyes Watering?
Here's a list of some common causes
Health Tip: Take a Childbirth Class
Here's what you can learn
Health Tip: Take Laxatives as Directed
Rarely, they can lead to side effects
Health Tip: Giving Your Newborn a Bath
Make it pleasant and comfortable
Health Tip: Celiac Disease May Trigger Serious Complications
Here's a partial list
Health Tip: Things That Can Trigger Lupus Flares
Lifestyle practices that may help bring on symptoms
Health Tip: Why Do Some Diabetics Have Nerve Damage?
Common reasons for diabetic neuropathy
Health Tip: Help Prevent Heat Rash
Keep baby cool and comfy
Health Tip: Before Using Cough Medicine
Signs that you should first speak with your doctor
Health Tip: Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea
Watch what you eat while away from home
Health Tip: Before the Babysitter Cares for Your Child
Here are suggestions for what parents should do
Health Tip: Caring for a Broken Toe
What to do before you can visit the doctor
Health Tip: Sign Up Your Child for a Sport
Here are issues to consider first
Health Tip: Check Food Ingredient Labels
Be informed about what you're eating
Health Tip: Ways to Treat Positional Plagiocephaly
Alternate the position of baby's head
Health Tip: Spot the Signs of Deep Venous Thrombosis
A blood clot that usually forms in the leg
Health Tip: What Causes IBD?
Factors that may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease
Health Tip: Coping With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Suggestions to help soothe symptoms
Health Tip: Understanding Epilepsy
Here's what may cause it
Health Tip: Coping With Hearing Loss
Suggestions for people with below-average hearing
Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for a Knee Injury
Signs that you should seek treatment
Health Tip: Keep Your Child Safe in the Backyard
Help make outdoor play safe
Health Tip: Why Your Child is Coughing
Here are typical causes of chronic cough
Health Tip: Seeing a Doctor About Eye Pain
When you should seek treatment
Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia
You may have these symptoms
Health Tip: Understanding Impetigo
A common skin infection
Health Tip: Use Warfarin Safely
Drug that makes your blood less likely to clot
Health Tip: Signs That You Might Have Pancreatitis
Here are typical symptoms
Health Tip: Foods to Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
Foods that can aggravate the condition
Health Tip: Managing Shoulder Arthritis
Suggestions to help control symptoms
Health Tip: Understanding Organic Foods
And whether they're healthier for you
Health Tip: Prevent Exposure to Poison Ivy
Avoid other problematic plants, too
Health Tip: Offering Baby a Pacifier
Guidelines for new parents
Health Tip: Reduce Dietary Sugar
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Understanding PCOS
How it may affect women
Health Tip: Help Prevent Atherosclerosis
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Managing Chickenpox Discomfort
Help soothe the itch
Health Tip: I've Got a Toothache
Here's a list of possible causes
Health Tip: Signs That Baby is Teething
Here's what to look for
Health Tip: Treating a Corn
Things you can do at home
Health Tip: Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
Here's a list of possible causes
Health Tip: Using Decongestants
They aren't safe for everyone
Health Tip: What May Be Behind Hives
Part of an allergic reaction
Health Tip: Be Careful Taking Laxatives
Suggestions for using them properly
Health Tip: At Risk for Gestational Diabetes?
Who is more likely to develop diabetes while pregnant
Health Tip: Caregivers, Take Time to Relax
Don't let your relationship suffer
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Sleep Apnea?
Being overweight and older increase your chances
Health Tip: It Hurts When I Urinate
Don't ignore this symptom of infection
Health Tip: Coping With Postpartum Depression
Depression during and after pregnancy
Health Tip: Travel Wisely
Suggestions to help keep you and your family safe
Health Tip: Prevent Air Bag Injuries in Children
Follow these guidelines
Health Tip: Things That May Trigger Fainting
When there's a drop in blood flow to the brain
Health Tip: Helping COPD
Here are prevention and treatment options
Health Tip: Create a Cross-Training Routine
Here are suggested components
Health Tip: Ward Off Hypoglycemia
Suggestions that may help prevent low blood sugar
If Your Doctor Prescribes an HbA1c Test
It can detect possible diabetes complications
Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia
Here's a list of possible contributing factors
Health Tip: Help Prevent Vascular Disease
Steps you can take to ward off heart attack and stroke
Health Tip: Practice Gardening Safety
Stay safe while working in the yard
Health Tip: Exposure to Lead
Here's a list of common sources
Health Tip: When Antacids May Not Be Enough
Signs you should see the doctor
Health Tip: Babyproofing the House
Help keep your child safe
Health Tip: Practice Baseball Safety
Don't forget the protective gear
Health Tip: Signs That Your Child Needs a Nap
Make sure your little one gets enough sleep
Health Tip: Talking to Your Child About Divorce
Suggestions for how to break the news
Health Tip: Some Women Are More Prone for Breech Birth
When it's more common
Health Tip: Managing ADHD
Helping your child at home
Health Tip: Avoid Cellulite
Those lumpy fat deposits
Health Tip: Boost Your Body Image
And feel better about yourself
Health Tip: Signs That You Have Sciatica
Including pain that radiates from your back to lower leg
Health Tip: If You Have Symptoms of Panic Attack
Here's what they may feel like
Health Tip: Drink Enough Water
Before, during and after exercise
Health Tip: Avoid a Runner's Overuse Injury
Take it easy and pace yourself
Health Tip: Finding Healthy Fats
Some are good for you in limited amounts
Health Tip: If You Notice Blood in the Stools
It should be checked by a doctor
Health Tip: Treating Clubfoot
Treatment should begin as early as possible
Health Tip: Caring for Your Bowels
Establish a daily routine
Health Tip: Recognizing an Aura
It may precede a migraine
Health Tip: Help Heal Your Ulcer
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Treating Plantar Warts
Have them evaluated and treated by a professional
Health Tip: Secondhand Smoke Can Harm Children
Here's what exposure may do to kids
Health Tip: Finding a Birthing Class
To help you prepare for baby's arrival
Health Tip: Reduce Baby's Exposure to BPA
The chemical is found in many plastics
Health Tip: Understanding Gout
What it is, and possible symptoms
Health Tip: Symptoms of IBS
Common warning signs of irritable bowel
Health Tip: Doing Baby's Laundry
Prevent skin irritation
Health Tip: Medications and Breast Feeding
What's safe to take?
Health Tip: Check Your Skin for Signs of Cancer
Suggestions for performing a self-exam
Health Tip: Caring For Your Cast
Help promote healing
Health Tip: Recovering From LASIK
What to expect after the eye surgery
Health Tip: Start Your Day With a Good Breakfast
Suggestions to make sure it's healthy
Health Tip: Prevent a Fungal Nail Infection
Keep fingers and toes fungi-free
Health Tip: Buying Baby's Car Seat
How to choose a safe one
Health Tip: Recognizing Signs of Glaucoma
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: Symptoms of Ketoacidosis
What diabetics should look for
Health Tip: Having an Epidural
For some women, there are risks
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma
Who is more likely to get this deadly cancer?
Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems
Inflammatory bowel disease isn't confined to the intestines
Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity
Factors that increase a youngster's risk
Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot
Steps you can take
Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted
Pay attention behind the wheel
Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
Things that can make you more susceptible
Health Tip: Dress Your Salad for Success
Suggestions for healthier fare
Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely
Physician group suggests how
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate a Urinary Tract Infection
When to head to the doctor
Health Tip: What's Lactose Intolerance?
And who's at greater risk
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk
How to do it safely
Health Tip: Help Prevent Indigestion
Suggestions to ward off a sour stomach
Health Tip: If You Have Nasal Congestion
Here are suggestions for easing the stuffiness
Health Tip: Why You May Need an MRI
And what it can detect
Health Tip: What's Plantar Fasciitis?
And who's at greater risk
Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Headache
Suggestions that may help ease the pain
Health Tip: Introduce Your Child to Music
Here's how your youngster could benefit
Health Tip: Who's a Good Candidate for LASIK?
People who are likely to benefit from the eye surgery
Health Tip: Hearing Loss May Be Temporary
Here are some potential causes
Health Tip: What's Gastroparesis?
When the stomach doesn't empty quickly enough
Health Tip: Getting Preventive Services
Designed to ward off medical problems before they strike
Health Tip: Understanding Dry Mouth
Don't let the condition fester
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Don't dismiss these symptoms
Health Tip: When Diaper Rash Needs a Doctor
Signs that you should call a pediatrician
Health Tip: Warning Signs That You May Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Here are possible symptoms
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Deep Vein Thrombosis
Things that may spur clot formation
Health Tip: Avoid Triggers for Eczema
What may make the skin condition flare
Health Tip: Why You Might Have an Earache
Here are possible causes
Health Tip: Reduce Your Baby's Risk of SIDS
Suggestions to help keep the infant safe
Health Tip: Selecting a Surgeon
Here's what to look for
Health Tip: When Baby is Born With a Heart Murmur
Usually, it's nothing to worry about
Health Tip: Looking for Early Signs of Dyslexia
Be aware of these possible symptoms
Health Tip: Getting a Fetal Ultrasound
What the diagnostic may reveal
Health Tip: Things That May Cause Hiccups
A muscle spasm of the diaphragm
Health Tip: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Most often affecting the upper front teeth
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins
People who tend to have bulging blood vessels
Health Tip: When an Animal Bites You
Signs that it's time to see a doctor
Health Tip: Understanding Frostbite
Symptoms of the condition and how to prevent them
Health Tip: Prevent a Raspy Voice
Suggestions to ward off hoarseness
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression
They make depression after pregnancy more likely
Health Tip: Signs That a Loved One May Have Dementia
Take note of these possible symptoms
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Burns
Some home safety suggestions
Health Tip: Help Prevent Travelers' Diarrhea
Watch what you eat and drink
Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Skin
Suggestions to minimize the condition
Health Tip: Protect Your Child at Day Care
Reduce the youngster's risk of illness
Health Tip: Getting Help for Neck Pain
When you should see a doctor
Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
Things that can stuff up your nose
Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds
Equipment that could be dangerous
Health Tip: Getting Cardiac Rehabilitation
Who may need this type of therapy
Health Tip: Understanding Ear Tube Surgery
Why and how it's done
Health Tip: Understanding Perimenopause
The time just before menopause starts
Health Tip: Beta Blockers May Have Side Effects
But most people have no adverse reactions
Health Tip: Things that May Cause or Worsen GERD
Factors that could contribute to its primary symptom -- heartburn
Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Learn
Use age-appropriate toys and encourage play
Health Tip: Foods That May Spur Migraines
A list of common culinary triggers
Health Tip: Benefitting From Cross-Training Exercises
They help vary your routine and benefit more of your muscles
Health Tip: Feeding Baby Solid Foods
Signs that the infant is ready
Health Tip: Have Clean Air at Home
Limit indoor pollution
Health Tip: Who's a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
People for whom the surgery may be recommended
Health Tip: Testing a Walker Before You Buy
Make sure it works for you
Health Tip: Learn the Symptoms of Graves' Disease
Visit your doctor if you have them
Health Tip: Spot the Signs of TMJ
If you have these symptoms, see a dentist
Health Tip: Children Who Are at Risk for Ear Infection
Kids most likely to get one
Health Tip: Spot the Signs of Appendicitis
Here's a list of possible symptoms
Health Tip: What's Causing My Shoulder Pain?
Here's a list of common triggers
Health Tip: Dealing With Pinkeye
Treating the eye infection
Health Tip: What May Cause Swelling
A buildup of fluid in tissue
Health Tip: Getting a Bone Density Test
Who may need one?
Health Tip: Controlling Diabetic Nephropathy
Suggestions to help spare your kidneys
Health Tip: At Risk for Carotid Artery Disease?
Here's what may make you more vulnerable
Health Tip: Understanding Repetitive Stress Injuries
Most linked to computers or overuse injuries from sports
Health Tip: Caring for Acne-Prone Skin
Suggestions that may help prevent outbreaks
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Help protect your wrists
Health Tip: Got a Blister Outbreak?
Here's what could be causing it
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture
Take these precautions
Health Tip: Recovering From Mononucleosis
Suggestions to help relieve symptoms
Health Tip: Prevent Injuries From Toys
Help keep your child safe
Health Tip: Applying First Aid to a Minor Burn
Here's what to do
Health Tip: Thyroid Problems May Affect Pregnancy
Here's what an overactive or underactive thyroid can cause
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Blood Clot
Don't sit or stand in the same position for too long
Health Tip: Signs That a Baby Is Hungry
Indications that it may be feeding time
Health Tip: Finding Magnesium in Food
How to obtain the essential mineral
Health Tip: Dealing With Muscle Cramps
Here's what to do
Health Tip: Signs That a Head Injury Is Serious
When you should seek help
Health Tip: Track What You Eat
Keep a food diary
Health Tip: Preparing for Winter Weather
Suggestions for staying warm
Health Tip: You Need Vitamin B12
Here's where to find it
Health Tip: When Baby Gets a Shot
Suggestions to make vaccination less painful
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate an Autistic Disorder
Potential warning signs for parents
Health Tip: Stay Healthy on a Cruise
Don't let illness ruin your trip
Health Tip: What's Failure to Thrive?
What it means for babies
Health Tip: Prevent Denture Problems
Suggestions for basic care
Health Tip: Caring for Your Braces
Practice good dental hygiene, and watch what you eat
Health Tip: Signs of Lactose Intolerance
A sugar found in milk and other dairy products
Health Tip: Caring for an Ankle Sprain
Use RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation)
Health Tip: Why People Lose Their Hair
Possible reasons behind excessive hair loss
Health Tip: Coping With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Getting a Nasal Vaccine for Flu
Some should consult a doctor first
Health Tip: Managing Febrile Seizures
What to do if your child has one
Health Tip: Using Nasal CPAP
How it may help sleep apnea
Health Tip: Who Shouldn't 'Cosleep' With an Infant
Smokers, drinkers should never share bed with a baby, experts say
Health Tip: Fight Fatigue
Here's how you can remain alert
Health Tip: What Can Cause Postmenopausal Bleeding?
Symptoms that should be evaluated by a doctor
Health Tip: Help Prevent Rabies
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Toxoplasmosis is Dangerous During Pregnancy
An infection passed in cat feces
Health Tip: Coping With Menopausal Symptoms
Suggestions that may help
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Juvenile Arthritis
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Air Pollution
What to do when the air outside is dirty
Health Tip: Help Manage Sleep Apnea
Suggested lifestyle changes
Health Tip: Breast-feeding With Diabetes
You'll burn more calories
Health Tip: Help Baby Stretch and Move
Encourage a newborn's development
Health Tip: Managing Eczema
Suggestions to soothe that itchy skin
Health Tip: Feeling Grief
Many symptoms are typical
Health Tip: Eat Healthier This Holiday Season
Suggestions for smart eating
Health Tip: Prevent Falls While Decking the Halls
Stay safe during holiday decorating
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Typical symptoms include pain in the wrist and hand
Health Tip: Conditions That Can Affect Foot Health
Don't ignore your feet
Health Tip: Decorate for the Holidays Safely
Suggestions to help protect you and your loved ones
Health Tip: At the Heart of a Stent
Why you may need one
Health Tip: Blueberries Are Good for You
They have lots of fiber and vitamin C
Health Tip: What Could Be Causing Renal Failure
Why the kidneys could stop working
Health Tip: These Symptoms May Indicate Uterine Fibroids
See your doctor if you have them
Health Tip: Factors That May Increase Meningitis Risk
Do you have any of them?
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Diabetic Nephropathy
When diabetes can lead to kidney disease
Health Tip: Why Am I Having Abdominal Pain?
Possible causes for pain in the belly
Health Tip: Preventing Burns on Baby's Skin
Suggestions to keep your youngster safe
Health Tip: Prevent Diaper Rash
Keep baby's bottom clean and dry
Health Tip: Take Care When Lugging Luggage
Suggestions to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Where Endometriosis May Occur
Where it appears most often
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Binge Eating Disorder
Here are possible symptoms
Health Tip: Understanding Crohn's Disease
What it is, and possible treatment options
Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasions
Some safety suggestions
Health Tip: Making Home Safer for People With Epilepsy
Protect against injury during a seizure
Health Tip: Healing a Broken Collarbone
What to anticipate during recovery
Health Tip: Taking Care of Your Preemie
Suggestions for new parents
Health Tip: What's Causing My Gastritis?
An inflammation of the stomach lining
Health Tip: Checking Your Peak Flow
It can help control your asthma
Health Tip: Treating Bunion Pain
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Ulcerative Colitis
Here are some common symptoms
Health Tip: Women Who Have GBS During Pregnancy
It can cause serious complications in some newborns
Health Tip: Managing Lupus Symptoms
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Does Your Child Grind the Teeth?
A practice called bruxism
Health Tip: Getting a Tattoo?
Be aware of possible complications
Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Can Cause Its Own Problems
Why it's important to quit
Health Tip: Learn the Warning Signs of Gingivitis
Check your gums for symptoms of inflammation
Health Tip: Prevent Poisoning
Protect your child from household dangers
Health Tip: Opt for Weight-Bearing Exercises
They can help build bone health
Health Tip: Buying a Baby Gate
Suggestions for choosing one that's safe
Health Tip: What's Prompting My Seizures?
A list of common triggers
Health Tip: Having a Conversation About Cancer
How to inform friends and family
Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Umbilical Cord
Recommendations may vary by doctor
Health Tip: Managing Herniated Disk Pain
Non-surgical treatment helps 90 percent of patients
Health Tip: What May Be Causing Painful Swallowing
It could indicate a serious problem
Health Tip: Options to Help Insomnia
Suggestions to help you sleep
Health Tip: The Skinny on Carbohydrates
What you need and how to get it
Health Tip: Risks Associated With Unpasteurized Juice
It could make you sick
Health Tip: Bonding With Your New Baby
Suggestions to connect with your newborn
Health Tip: Treating Athlete's Foot
Possibilities for getting rid of the itch
Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?
Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Here's what parents should know
Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section
What new moms can expect
Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation?
Here's an glimpse at what's involved
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof
Keep clutter out of the way
Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething
Ways to offer some relief
Health Tip: Creating Your Birth Plan
Make a list of your preferences for delivery
Health Tip: Remedy a Hammer Toe
Early treatment may prevent the need for surgery
Health Tip: Dealing With Peripheral Artery Disease
Get enough exercise
Health Tip: Signs That You Might Be Malnourished
And that you should see a doctor
Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women?
When certain bacteria enter the urinary tract
Health Tip: Help Control Constipation
Suggestions to help stay regular
Health Tip: Check Your Blood Glucose
Especially if you're diabetic and have additional risk factors
Health Tip: Signs That You Have Cataracts
Changes in your vision
Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress
Parents can help limit exposure
Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Signs that you should seek help
Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History
Suggestions for what to track
Health Tip: Follow Directions When Taking Medication
Here's what can happen if you don't
Health Tip: What's Behind Hip Bursitis?
Some common causes
Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep
Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating
Some typical causes
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth
Be prepared before you leave for the hospital
Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal
And share it with your doctor
Health Tip: Nails Can Reveal Your Health
A doctor should examine them carefully
Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy?
Here are possible warning signs
Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test
Who needs one and when
Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica
Causes cravings to eat things that aren't food
Health Tip: Angry?
It helps to figure out why
Health Tip: Managing Your Emotions
Suggestions to help understand and express your feelings
Health Tip: Screening for Cancer
A list of available tests
Health Tip: At Risk for Another Heart Attack?
Factors that raise your chances of subsequent trouble
Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms?
A list of common triggers
Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy
A list of typical benefits
Health Tip: Foot Care for People With Diabetes
Pay special attention to your feet
Health Tip: Recovering After Childbirth
What you should expect
Health Tip: Dietary Needs of Aging Women
Find out what your body needs
Health Tip: Leave Jet Lag Behind
Suggestions to prevent it on your next trip
Health Tip: What's Causing Urinary Incontinence?
Possible causes among women
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
An abnormal curvature of the spine that rarely causes pain
Health Tip: Signs of an Asthma Attack in Your Child
Symptoms that may indicate an attack is imminent
Health Tip: Soothe the Pain of Breast-Feeding
Have a more comfortable experience
Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sinusitis
Possible symptoms of inflamed sinuses
Health Tip: You Need Vitamin B-12
What can happen if you're low
Health Tip: Preparing for a Mammogram
How to get ready for the test
Health Tip: Detecting Head Lice
Carefully inspect the scalp and hair
Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid
It can help prevent birth defects
Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed
Suggestions for a safe night's rest
Taming Bad Breath
Suggestions for how to make it better
Health Tip: Help Prevent Stroke
Steps you can take
Health Tip: When to Call the Pediatrician
Warning signs that your newborn needs a doctor
Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain
Things you can do to ward off a backache
Health Tip: Manage Pain Without Drugs
Pain-relieving alternatives to medication
Health Tip: Help Control IBS Symptoms
Manage your diet and your emotional health
Health Tip: Bringing Baby Home
Prepare for the trip from the hospital
Health Tip: Use Cosmetics Safely
Suggestions to protect yourself
Health Tip: Why Don't You Exercise?
Solutions to common excuses
Health Tip: Cut Back Slowly on Caffeine
Reduce your risk of withdrawal side effects
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume
Suggestions for a safer holiday
Health Tip: Help Prevent Listeriosis During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are at higher risk
Health Tip: Understanding Gestational Diabetes
What it means for you and baby
Health Tip: Before You Become Pregnant
Make sure you take certain precautions
Health Tip: Why Do I Get Muscle Cramps?
A list of common causes
Health Tip: Before You Take an NSAID
Learn about possible adverse effects
Health Tip: Soothing a Colicky Baby
A number of solutions to try
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer
Protect and check your skin
Health Tip: What's Causing My Laryngitis?
Common reasons for that raspy voice
Health Tip: Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet
To help prevent heart attack and stroke
Health Tip: Getting Cancer Support
It may help you feel more in control
Health Tip: Help Prevent Childhood Migraines
Have the youngster learn to avoid triggers
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Preterm Labor
Lifestyle choices can help you have a healthy pregnancy
Health Tip: Preventing Varicose Veins
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Treating an Ingrown Toenail
Things you can do at home
Health Tip: Talking to a Person With a Brain Disorder
Keep it clear, direct and simple
Health Tip: Get Enough Sleep
It can help prevent chronic disease
Health Tip: Evaluating Signs of Kidney Stones
Here's a list of potential symptoms
Health Tip: Choosing a Child Safety Seat
Features to look for
Health Tip: Testing for Allergies
Several methods to find out what's making you sneeze
Health Tip: Understanding Gum Disease
Your risk increases with age
Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Choosing a Nursing Home
Here are some guidelines
Health Tip: Crib Mattress Safety
Help prevent accidents
Health Tip: Dealing With Warts
Other than with medication, don't try to remove them yourself
Health Tip: Controlling a Nosebleed
Suggestions on what to do
Health Tip: Ward Off Runner's Knee
A dull pain in the front of the knee
Health Tip: Prevent Cavities
Help keep teeth strong and healthy
Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
How to keep tabs on baby's movement
Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress
Help keep it at bay
Health Tip: Could It Be a Torn Rotator Cuff?
Here are basic warning signs
Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem
Signs you should call a pediatrician
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Dehydration
Signs that you need to drink some fluids
Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs
Here's a list of possible symptoms
Health Tip: What Can Cause Dehydration?
Possible reasons for lack of bodily fluids
Health Tip: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Why Mom's mantra is good advice
Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes
When you need goggles
Health Tip: Signs That Baby Is in Pain
A brief guide for new parents
Health Tip: Preparing for a Health Emergency
Take precautions before you hit the road
Health Tip: Having Another Heart Attack
Things that increase your risk
Health Tip: Are You Pregnant and Depressed?
Certain factors may increase your risk
Health Tip: Recognizing Gallstones
Here are warning signs
Health Tip: Take Medications Safely
Here's a basic checklist
Health Tip: If You Smoke While Pregnant
You and baby are more likely to have problems
Health Tip: Swaddling Your New Baby
How to wrap the infant safely
Health Tip: Common Immune System Problems as You Age
How aging affects immunity
Health Tip: Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy?
Here are some warning signs
Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye
Suggestions to minimize your child's risk
Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home
Suggestions to reduce exposure
Health Tip: Help Prevent Medical Errors
How to do your part
Health Tip: Help Prevent Yeast Infections
How you can protect yourself
Health Tip: When Dementia Is Treatable
Some forms may respond to therapy
Health Tip: Eating Fish and Shellfish
Almost all contain mercury
Health Tip: Taking a Childbirth Class
Here's a list of potential benefits
Health Tip: Gauging Mercury Levels in Fish
What's considered safe?
Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
Your medication may be responsible
Health Tip: Pack Your Child's Lunch
Why it's worth the extra time
Health Tip: Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Suggestions for people with dementia
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Shoulders
To help prevent injury
Health Tip: Getting Full Too Quickly
It could be a sign that something's wrong
Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer
Make certain lifestyle changes
Health Tip: Resting in Bed During Pregnancy
Suggestions to make use of the time
Health Tip: Tame Arthritis Symptoms
Suggestions to stay productive
Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems
Suggestions for when your child returns to the classroom
Health Tip: When Labor May Be Induced
Factors that may cause doctors to bring on labor
Health Tip: Who's at Greater Risk of Hip Fracture?
Factors that can make you more vulnerable
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Running Injuries
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Why You Should Drink Water
Cells and organs need it to function
Health Tip: Choosing a Backpack
Protect your child from injury
Health Tip: Staying Healthy
Your habits affect your well-being
Health Tip: Buying Back-to-School Shoes
Help ensure a great fit
Health Tip: What Are Risk Factors for Preterm Labor?
Things that may cause labor to start too soon
Health Tip: Avoid Your Child's Asthma Attacks
Keep the child away from potential triggers
Health Tip: What's Behind My Low Blood Pressure?
Some typical causes
Health Tip: Managing Menstrual Cramps
Suggestions to ease the pain
Health Tip: When a Loved One Has Diabetes
How you can help
Health Tip: Recognize the Signs of Drowsy Driving
When it's time to pull over
Health Tip: Your Child Must Wear a Bike Helmet
Begin the habit at an early age
Health Tip: Stay Awake on the Road
Avoid driving while you're tired
Health Tip: Help Improve Your Dental Health
Your food choices matter
Health Tip: Back to School, Back to Sleep
Get kids on a regular schedule
Health Tip: Debunking Diabetes Myths
Fact versus fiction
Health Tip: Children Need Exercise, Too
How they benefit from activity
Health Tip: When Menopause Begins
Symptoms that affect many women
Health Tip: Selecting a Pediatrician
Develop a rapport with your child's doctor
Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy?
Cut down on foods that worsen symptoms
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Dust Mites
Suggestions to help banish them from your home
Health Tip: Avoid Swimming Injury
Experts offer these suggestions
Health Tip: Staying Safe on the Playground
Suggestions to prevent injury
Health Tip: Getting Swimmer's Ear
What it is, and how to get rid of it
Health Tip: Preventing Complications From Diabetes
Take gradual steps to help improve your health
Health Tip: Eating Right While You're Pregnant
Diet is even more important when you're expecting
Health Tip: Anemia Caused by Iron Deficiency
Factors that may be responsible
Health Tip: Avoiding Salmonellosis
A form of food poisoning
Health Tip: Babies Can Have Reflux, Too
Signs that stomach contents are backing up
Health Tip: Treating a Superficial Cut
What to do if the wound isn't serious
Health Tip: Recovering From a Tonsillectomy
Watch what you eat
Health Tip: Buying Baby's First Bathtub
Guidelines on what to purchase
Health Tip: Understanding Low Back Pain
Some common causes
Health Tip: Creating a Fire Escape Plan
Don't wait until it's too late
Health Tip: If Your Diabetic Child Gets Sick
What to do when another illness strikes
Health Tip: When Constipation Requires a Doctor's Appointment
Signs that it may be a serious problem
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Third Trimester
Here's what should happen
Health Tip: Understanding Hemorrhoids
Possible causes, ways to prevent them
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the Second Trimester
Here's what you can expect
Health Tip: Nightmares Keeping You Up?
Some possible reasons for bad dreams
Health Tip: Your Pregnancy in the First Trimester
Changes you can expect
Health Tip: If Your Child's Arches Disappear
Here's what might affect the youngster's feet
Health Tip: Why Do My Muscles Twitch?
Some possible causes
Health Tip: Baby Diapering 101
How to get started
Health Tip: Caring for Skin With Rosacea
Suggestions for applying makeup
Health Tip: How New Dads Can Prepare for Birth
New fathers have responsibilities, too
Health Tip: Avoiding Shin Splints
Take it easy if you start to feel pain during activity
Health Tip: Preventing Pinworms
The infections are common in young children
Health Tip: Stay Safe on Slick Roads
Suggestions for driving in the rain
Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist
Here are suggestions to help calm your nerves
Health Tip: If You're Tired of Walking
Here are some low-impact alternatives
Health Tip: Saying Yes to Yoga?
Follow these suggestions to prevent injury
Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
Help prevent illness from handling animals
Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Hair?
Some possible causes
Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Asthma
Suggestions to keep symptoms under control
Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects
Steps you can take before and during pregnancy
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Symptoms of ADHD?
Here are general warning signs
Health Tip: Talking to Loved Ones With Cancer
Be supportive and honest
Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Here are potential symptoms
Health Tip: Don't Abuse Alcohol
How doing so can harm your health
Health Tip: Help Prevent Lawn Mowing Accidents
Some safety suggestions
Health Tip: Burping Baby
And help relieve tummy pain
Health Tip: Who Gets Osteoporosis?
Know if you're at risk for brittle bones
Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed
And help prevent scratches
Health Tip: Understanding ADHD
Information for parents
Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
Suggestions to help your child
Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet
Choose foods that are easier to digest
Health Tip: Your Family Has a Medical History
How it may affect your health
Health Tip: Stretch Your Feet
Exercising them will feel good
Health Tip: Negative Body Image Can Affect Your Health
Here's how
Health Tip: Diagnosing Joint Pain
Information you should discuss with your doctor
Health Tip: Caring for a Diabetic's Skin
Prevent infection and other problems
Health Tip: Wear a Helmet
If you're at risk of head injury
Health Tip: How's the Air Quality at Home?
Indoor pollution can affect your health
Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss
Signs that you should visit the doctor
Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes
When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes
Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring
Who's at greater risk
Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Candidates for daily medication
Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?
Some typical triggers
Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
Precautions you should take
Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer
Suggested ways to avoid foot injury
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
Pollinating plants can make sufferers miserable
Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Heat Illness?
The young, old and chronically sick
Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
Make sure they're worn
Health Tip: Monitoring Beach Safety
When to avoid the sand and surf
Health Tip: Safe Driving at Night
Suggestions to help combat darkness and fatigue
Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis?
A potential complication of diabetes
Health Tip: Things That Trigger Migraines
Common causes among women
Health Tip: Don't Ignore Diabetes
Doing so can sabotage your health
Health Tip: Log Headaches in a Diary
It may help identify triggers
Health Tip: What's Triggering My Acne?
Common causes in women
Health Tip: Keep Your Heels Happy
Suggestions to help manage heel pain
Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
Common reasons for dizziness
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
Explain as much as possible in advance
Health Tip: Life After a Heart Attack
General suggestions for your recovery
Health Tip: What's an APGAR Test?
It evaluates a baby's health just after birth
Health Tip: High Blood Pressure While You're Pregnant
Suggestions for a safer pregnancy
Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease
Health Tip: Understanding Various Types of Insulin
How they differ
Health Tip: Some Medications Can Help Trigger Heat-Related Illness
Here's a list
Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails
Getting older can change more than your skin
Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option
When seniors need some help
Health Tip: Taking an Herbal Supplement
Recommendations to help stay safe
Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
Suggestions for new parents
Health Tip: Soothing Separation Anxiety
Suggestions to help your child
Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?
Don't flush them away
Health Tip: Always Hungry?
Here are possible reasons
Health Tip: Skin Products That Contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Some users experience side effects
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table
Make sure it's safe
Health Tip: Using Antihistamines
Take them safely
Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back
Be careful when bending or lifting
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Pesticides
Help reduce exposure
Health Tip: Making Better Choices for Fast Food
Recommendations for healthier eating
Health Tip: Bike Safely
Suggestions to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Dispose of Syringes Safely
Put them in a secure container
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Foot Health
The feet have a lot more weight to support
Health Tip: Reduce Environmental Waste
Some green suggestions
Health Tip: Get a Safe Pedicure
Help keep your toes healthy
Health Tip: Fire Safety for Seniors
Factors that raise their risk of injury and death
Health Tip: Laughter is Good for You
It can help combat stress
Health Tip: Get Enough Dietary Protein
Here's how
Health Tip: Home Safe Home
Suggestions to help prevent accidents
Health Tip: Eat Enough Fiber
It's a needed part of a healthy diet
Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park
Suggestions for a fun ride
Health Tip: Eating Out With a Diabetic Child
Suggestions for meals away from home
Health Tip: How a Caregiver Can Help
A list of typical responsibilities
Health Tip: Farm Safety for Children
Help prevent injury
Health Tip: Alleviate Caregiver Stress
Suggestions to ease the burden
Health Tip: Taking Care of a Tick Bite
Getting it out, getting it clean
Health Tip: Be an Involved Grandparent
Spend quality time with your grandkids
Health Tip: Install Smoke Alarms at Home
How to put them in properly
Health Tip: Avoid Germs From a Petting Zoo
Some precautions may help prevent illness
Health Tip: Use a Ladder Properly
Help prevent falls and injury
Health Tip: Safe Use of Candles
Help prevent home fires
Health Tip: Be More Comfortable During Childbirth
Suggestions to make labor and delivery more tolerable
Health Tip: Thwarting Head Lice
Suggestions to stop their spread
Health Tip: Why is My Nose Bleeding?
Some likely causes
Health Tip: Taking Care of Baby's Dandruff
It's called 'cradle cap' in infants
Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea
Some medications that can cause the problem
Health Tip: Warding Off Age-Related Memory Loss
Suggestions to help you retain information
Health Tip: Help Protect Young Athletes
Follow the rules of the game
Health Tip: Risk Factors for High Cholesterol?
Why some people are more likely to have it
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Playpen
Safety suggestions to help avoid injury
Health Tip: Keep Your Feet Safe in Flip-Flops
Suggestions to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Taking a Trip When You Have Diabetes
Suggestions for travel
Health Tip: Reasons for Adenoid Removal
Why your child might need the procedure
Health Tip: Protecting a New Hip
Some "don'ts" after hip replacement surgery
Health Tip: Why You May Have Swollen Lymph Nodes
What can cause this symptom?
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy
Here are suggestions on what to do
Health Tip: Be Proactive at Your Next Doctor Visit
Suggestions about what to discuss, bring with you
Health Tip: Taking an Antacid
What you should know before you use one
Health Tip: Strive for Beautiful, Healthy Skin
Develop a good skin care routine
Health Tip: Prevent Burnout
Suggestions to help ward off stress
Health Tip: Keep Medications Away From Children
Prevent accidental ingestion
Health Tip: Manage Medications Safely
Suggestions for storing, scheduling them
Health Tip: Triggers for Foot Arthritis
What may be responsible for your arthritic symptoms
Health Tip: Learn to Manage Your Stress
Busy women especially prone to role strain
Health Tip: When Children Stutter
Suggestions on how you should respond
Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Gallstones?
Why you're more likely to get them
Health Tip: Help Your Child Cope With Diabetes
The adjustment may take time
Health Tip: Help Prevent Sunburn
Factors that increase your risk
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children
Here's what may make them react
Health Tip: Pack a First-Aid Kit When Traveling
Make room for a few essentials
Health Tip: Get Fit After Baby is Born
But don't overdo it
Health Tip: Benefitting From Adult Day Care
How it can help seniors
Health Tip: Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help reduce the strain
Health Tip: When Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping
Here's a list of common causes
Health Tip: Allow Yourself to Grieve
Here's how
Health Tip: Build Strong Bones
And help prevent osteoporosis
Health Tip: After Baby is Born
Suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner
Health Tip: Smoking and the Musculoskeletal System
Those puffs affect more than your lungs
Health Tip: Too Much Exercise Isn't Good Either
Signs that you may be overdoing it
Health Tip: Take Care of Your Feet
Suggestions for good foot health
Health Tip: Suggestions for Better Sleep
If you're frequently groggy, here are things you can try
Health Tip: Why a Hysterectomy May Be Needed
Possible reasons for the surgery
Health Tip: Kicking the Habit
Suggestions to combat nicotine cravings
What May Be Causing Your Child's Headaches
Some potential triggers
Health Tip: Blood Tests During Pregnancy
What your doctor is screening for
Health Tip: Keeping Workouts Fun
Suggestions to avoid boredom
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints
Are you at risk?
Health Tip: Signs That You've Had Too Much Caffeine
Should you be drinking less coffee, tea or soda?
Health Tip: Suggestions to Help Improve Memory
Exercise your brain
Health Tip: Foods To Avoid if You Have IBS
Doing so can prevent flares
Health Tip: Keep Allergy Symptoms Under Control
Here are suggestions
Health Tip: Soothing Herpes Pain
Suggestions to ease the discomfort
Health Tip: Symptoms of Celiac Disease in Adults
A digestive condition that has many potential warning signs
Health Tip: Preventing the Return of Pancreatitis
How you can help ward off a recurrence
Health Tip: Considering an Alternative Therapy?
Here are signs that it may be fraudulent and unsafe
Health Tip: Drive Safely With Arthritis
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Do You Have an Impacted Tooth?
Head and neck pain may be symptoms
Health Tip: Applying an Antiperspirant
Suggestions for maximum effectiveness
Health Tip: Finding Hidden Lactose
It's not confined to dairy products
Health Tip: Avoiding Toxic Shock Syndrome
Change tampons frequently and follow package instructions
Health Tip: Prevent Skateboarding Injuries
Some safety tips
Health Tip: Lumps in the Breast
Often don't signal cancer
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Mental Illness
When you should consider seeing a psychiatrist
Health Tip: Don't Let Minor Knee Pain Slow You Down
Help make a sore knee feel better
Health Tip: Plan Ahead for Healthy Meals
Spend time deciding on upcoming menus
Health Tip: Using Orthotic Shoe Inserts
How to help your feet
Health Tip: Aerobic Exercise
It gets your heart pumping and can help you lose weight
Health Tip: Selecting a Baby Stroller
Make sure it's safe
Health Tip: Sticking With Exercise
Suggestions to keep up your routine
Health Tip: Signs of Nail Fungus
A thick, yellowish nail is a common symptom
Health Tip: Jump Rope for Fitness
A fun way to stay active
Health Tip: False Labor or Real Labor?
Signs that it's the real deal
Health Tip: Birth Control Pill Side Effects
They shouldn't last more than a few months
Health Tip: Signs of a Yeast Infection
Learn to recognize the symptoms
Health Tip: About Heart Arrhythmia
It's an irregular heartbeat
Health Tip: Calming Chickenpox
Help keep your child comfortable
Health Tip: What's Behind High Cholesterol?
More than just your diet
Health Tip: Managing the Teen Years
Suggestions for anxious parents
Health Tip: Meditation Is a Peaceful State of Mind
Here are a few basic elements
Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home
Improve the quality of indoor air
Health Tip: Protect Aging Feet
Help prevent painful problems
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Peptic Ulcer
Some common symptoms
Health Tip: Depression Among Seniors
Here's a list of possible risk factors
Health Tip: Asthmatics Don't Have to Stop Exercising
Suggestions for keeping active
Health Tip: Your Children Need Iron
The very young may be deficient
Health Tip: Remember to Take Your Medicine
A list of helpful reminders
Health Tip: Recognizing Arthritis in the Thumb
Here's a list of possible symptoms
Health Tip: Taking a Daily Aspirin
For some, it may not be safe
Health Tip: Try Kickboxing
But begin gradually
Health Tip: Removing a Splinter
Get it out safely
Health Tip: Check Your Baby's Feet
Make sure they're developing normally
Health Tip: Coping With Fibromyalgia
Suggestions to help you feel better
Health Tip: Your Body Needs Zinc
Here's why
Health Tip: Triggers for Canker Sores
Factors that could increase your risk
Health Tip: Managing Urinary Incontinence
Possible treatment options
Health Tip: Lifting Safety for Caregivers
Suggestions to avoid injury
Health Tip: Stress and Diabetes
The body's response can affect your blood sugar
Health Tip: Have Your Child's Hearing Checked
When to see an audiologist
Health Tip: Prepare Food Carefully
To avoid food-borne illness
Health Tip: Minor Reaction to Childhood Immunizations
Here's how to ease minor discomfort
Health Tip: If You Have Bad Breath
It may be time to visit your dentist
Health Tip: Prevent Bleeding Gums
Brushing and flossing will help
Health Tip: Exercise for Bone Health
It will help keep bones strong
Health Tip: Getting Back to Sleep
After you wake up during the night
Health Tip: The Signs of Hunger
Each time you eat, are you really hungry?
Health Tip: Avoid Animal Bites
Steps to help reduce your risk
Health Tip: Help Keep Anxiety Under Control
Suggestions to calm your fears
Health Tip: Try Relaxation Techniques
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Safe Use of Contact Lenses
Apply cosmetics properly to avoid problems
Health Tip: Learning About Ectopic Pregnancy
Who is at risk
Health Tip: Caring for Mouth Sores From Cancer Treatment
What you can do
Health Tip: Why Baby Won't Breast-Feed
Here are possible explanations
Health Tip: Understanding Antibiotic Resistance
What you can do to help prevent it
Health Tip: Coping With Juvenile Arthritis
How to help your child adjust
Health Tip: Use Household Chemicals Safely
Suggestions to prevent potential harm
Health Tip: Pain in the Pelvis
What it may mean
Health Tip: Getting Older and Weakened Immunity
How aging may affect your ability to stay healthy
Health Tip: How Serious is Your Asthma Attack?
Symptoms that can help evaluate its severity
Health Tip: Protect Your Muscles
Conditions that raise your risk for strain and injury
Health Tip: Dealing With Depression After Pregnancy
How to help get rid of the blues
Health Tip: Prevent Your Children From Choking
Suggestions to reduce their risk
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection?
Here's a list of telltale signs
Health Tip: Understanding Metabolic Syndrome
Factors that increase a person's risk of heart disease and diabetes
Health Tip: Helping a Broken Toe Heal
Rest your sore foot
Health Tip: Lift Weights to Boost Your Health
Suggestions for doing it safely
Health Tip: At Risk for Gingivitis
Who should be concerned about gum disease
Health Tip: Good Gardening Techniques
Help protect your joints
Health Tip: Getting Answers About Allergy Shots
Information you should consider
Health Tip: Causes of Corns
How to prevent the painful foot condition
Health Tip: Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Help prevent a crisis
Health Tip: If You Have a Food Allergy
Here's how to prevent a reaction
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
A list of possible symptoms
Health Tip: Keeping Your Children Warm in Winter
Dress youngsters for cold weather
Health Tip: Your Diabetes Health-Care Team
Who should be on it
Health Tip: Storing Breast Milk
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Tobacco and Oral Health
What it can do to your mouth
Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
What to expect, and how to get ready
Health Tip: Scuba Diving Safety
Know the risks before you dive in
Health Tip: When Arthritis Affects the Hands
Signs that you may need treatment
Health Tip: Help Reduce Your Risk of Lung Disease
What you can do
Health Tip: Take Care of Your Teeth
Or risk losing them
Health Tip: Spotting Between Menstrual Periods
Here are possible explanations
Health Tip: Women and High Blood Pressure
Factors that may increase their risk
Health Tip: Diabetics and Drinking
Ask your doctor if you should drink at all
Health Tip: The Importance of Good Posture
It can help you feel better
Health Tip: Use Less Salt in Your Diet
It can help lower your blood pressure
Health Tip: Preparing for an Ultrasound
What you should do in advance
Health Tip: Unexplained Swelling
Some potential causes
Health Tip: Control Risk Factors for Stroke
Things you can help change
Health Tip: Do I Have a Cold or Flu?
They may have similar symptoms, but flu is more severe
Health Tip: Caring for a Canker Sore
Help soothe the sting
Health Tip: Wean Your Child From Breast-Feeding
Suggestions to ease the transition
Health Tip: Controlling Your Blood Sugar
Suggestions to prevent hypoglycemia
Health Tip: Prevent Painful Chapped Hands
Skin can dry and crack during winter
Health Tip: Safe Use of a Generator
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Health Tip: Safe Use of Air Bags
How you and your children should be seated
Health Tip: Taking Your Temperature
How to use a thermometer correctly
Health Tip: Check Your Child's Car Seat
Make sure it's secured correctly
Health Tip: Caring for a Deep Cut
Suggestions for what to do
Health Tip: Living With Latex Allergy
How to avoid a reaction
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Anorexia
Things that may help trigger the disorder
Health Tip: Take it Easy After You Give Birth
Some dos and don'ts
Health Tip: Is Your Child Getting Too Much Sugar?
Suggestions to help your youngster cut down
Health Tip: Traumatic Events May Affect Sleep
Suggestions to get a better night's rest
Health Tip: Be Wary of Fad Diets
If they promise too much, be concerned
Health Tip: Managing Neck Pain
Keep yourself comfortable
Health Tip: Preventing Athlete's Foot
Stop the itch in its tracks
Health Tip: Sit Properly at the Computer
How to avoid overuse injury
Health Tip: Problems With a Picky Eater?
Suggestions to maintain proper nutrition
Health Tip: Taking ADHD Medications
Suggestions to minimize side effects
Health Tip: Triggers for PTSD
Events that increase a person's risk
Health Tip: Save Your Back at Work
Suggestions to minimize back pain
Health Tip: Smoking and Diabetes
How lighting up can worsen your health
Health Tip: If You've Got GERD
Suggestions to help manage symptoms
Health Tip: Dizziness During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help steady yourself
Health Tip: Clogged Ears On a Plane?
How to unclog them safely
Health Tip: Nutrition for Athletic Performance
If you're training for a big event, be sure to eat and drink right
Health Tip: Log Your Headache Pain
It may help reveal triggers, remedies
Health Tip: Health Tip: Wine Could Benefit the Heart
But only in moderation
Health Tip: Signs of Ovulation
For those trying to get pregnant, it helps to know
Health Tip: Easing a Croupy Cough
Help make your child more comfortable
Health Tip: What Seniors Eat
Diet is still crucial when you're older
Health Tip: Oh, Those Aching Muscles
Suggestions to soothe the soreness
Health Tip: Walking for Exercise
How to begin
Health Tip: Understanding Seasonal Sadness
For most who have SAD, winter is the trigger
Health Tip: Using a Steroid Nasal Spray
Suggestions for proper use
Health Tip: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Steps to protect your home and family
Health Tip: Coping With Pet Allergies
Reduce symptoms without getting rid of your furry companions
Health Tip: Losing Your Hair?
Here are possible solutions
Health Tip: See Your Doctor Before Pregnancy
Get checked out in advance
Health Tip: After a Heart Attack
Risk factors for having another one
Health Tip: Dental Visits for Older Patients
Things you should discuss
Health Tip: Preventing Indigestion
Don't rush through meals
Health Tip: Help Manage Back Pain
What to do when it starts to hurt
Health Tip: Help Stop Thumbsucking
Before it affects your child's teeth
Health Tip: Feel Better by Looking Good
If you're sick, don't ignore your appearance
Health Tip: More Than You Can Chew
What to do when chewing becomes difficult
Health Tip: Budget Your Calories
How to use your extras
Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries
Make sure they're age-appropriate
Health Tip: Bones, Muscles and Aging
Exercise can help prevent age-related decline
Health Tip: Relief From Carpal Tunnel
Suggestions to ease the pain
Health Tip: Eating in a Strange Land
What to eat, and what to avoid
Health Tip: Log Your Exercise
Suggestions for keeping an activity journal
Health Tip: When Older Adults Drink
As a person ages, the same amount of alcohol could have a greater effect
Health Tip: Choosing a Crib
Help keep baby safe
Health Tip: Travel Well, Eat Well
Healthy eating while on vacation
Health Tip: Tempering Your Temper
Suggestions on how to calm down when you get angry
Health Tip: Finding a Family Physician
Here are suggested criteria
Health Tip: Stop a Sore Throat
Suggestions to help it feel better
Health Tip: Why You May Have Erectile Dysfunction
Some common physical causes
Health Tip: Prevent Headaches During Pregnancy
Suggestions to ward off the pain
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Endometriosis
Factors that can raise your chances of developing it
Health Tip: Considering an Advanced Care Directive?
In the event that you're incapacitated
Health Tip: Exercising If You Have Rosacea
Suggestions to prevent a flare-up
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Enlarged Prostate
Signs that you should get treatment
Health Tip: Enjoy Sledding Safely
Suggestions to avoid injury
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child For Therapy
Suggestions for how to reassure your youngster
Health Tip: Winter Running Safety
Stay safe and warm
Health Tip: Managing Headaches During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help relieve the pain
Avoid Holiday Injuries
Ideas for safe decorating
Health Tip: Your Diet After Cancer Treatment
Healthy meals still matter
Health Tip: Using a Nicotine Patch
To help kick the smoking habit
Health Tip: Diabetes and Gum Disease
Here are some warning signs
Health Tip: Eye Health for Diabetics
Signs that you should see a medical professional
Health Tip: Managing Joint Pain
Suggestions to help you feel better
Health Tip: Anticipating Acupuncture
What you can expect
Health Tip: Where to Keep a Fire Extinguisher
An inexpensive way to help prevent a catastrophe
Health Tip: Heading Out on Vacation?
Don't forget to pack a medical supply kit
Health Tip: Braces Basics
Take care of your teeth and braces
Health Tip: Be Cautious at Christmas
Safety suggestions for holiday decorations
Health Tip: Joining a Cancer Support Group
Some of the benefits
Health Tip: Alcohol Safety
Read these suggestions before you say "cheers"
Health Tip: When a Loved One Has Cancer
Suggestions on how you can help
Health Tip: Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
Suggestions that may help
Health Tip: Having Sex Despite Illness
Don't let a chronic condition stop your sex life
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Age Spots
Caused by increased skin pigmentation
Health Tip: Preparing for Colonoscopy
Foods you can eat or drink
Health Tip: Eating a Healthy Vegetarian Diet
Get the nutrients you need
Health Tip: Easing Fear in Children
Fear is normal, but in moderation
Health Tip: Vaccinations for Adults
Who should get them, and when
Health Tip: Warning Signs for Ovarian Cancer
A doctor should evaluate them as soon as possible
Health Tip: If You Were Diabetic While Pregnant
You may be able to prevent diabetes from coming back
Health Tip: Before You Begin Chemotherapy
Questions to ask your doctor
Health Tip: When Another Person Bites You
Suggestions to treat the wound
Health Tip: Are You Anemic?
Here are possible warning signs
Health Tip: Using a Carbon Monoxide Detector
What to do if the alarm sounds
Health Tip: Allergies to the Flu Shot
Who may have a reaction and shouldn't get the vaccine
Health Tip: Help Prevent Cavities
Take good care of your teeth
Health Tip: Be Sure to Get a Flu Shot
Particularly if you're at higher risk
Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
Common drugs that may not be safe for baby
Health Tip: Hand Washing is Important
It can keep you from getting sick
Health Tip: Skiing Safely
What to do when you hit the slopes
Health Tip: Examining Your Breasts
What you should look for during a self-exam
Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne
Suggestions on washing your face
Health Tip: Diabetes and Dessert
Suggestions for what you should eat
Health Tip: Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair
Suggestions to make it less obvious
Health Tip: Blood Pressure Too High?
Suggestions on how to bring it down
Health Tip: Keep Bathroom Chemicals Locked Up
Prevent potential poisoning
Health Tip: What to Eat During Morning Sickness
Foods that probably won't worsen nausea
Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
Symptoms may range from mild to disabling
Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children
Here are typical symptoms
Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
Signs that you'd be better off at a hospital
Health Tip: Storing Your Insulin
Proper storage helps maintain effectiveness
Health Tip: Easing Hemorrhoid Pain
Suggestions to help you feel better
Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
Here are some risk factors
Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
Suggestions to help prevent regaining lost pounds
Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
Most should resolve themselves in a few weeks
Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
Proper activity can help prevent a relapse
Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
You may need to visit your doctor
Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
Suggestions for a good night's rest
Health Tip: Driving During Winter
Stock your car with supplies
Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
Suggestions to help you feel better
Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Avoid the stimulant while you're expecting
Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
How activity can help you feel better
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
Fair skin and other things that can increase your risk
Health Tip: Prevent Nail Problems
How to keep them looking strong and healthy
Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry
Protect sensitive new skin
Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash
Prevention suggestions
Health Tip: Safer Sushi Eating
Suggestions when eating raw seafood
Health Tip: Bleeding Between Periods
Some possible reasons
Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
Suggestions to help you and a person with Alzheimer's cope with extra stress
Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Vision
How to spot potential problems
Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Therapist
What to look for when deciding
Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
Some helpful suggestions
Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
Spot warning signs of umbilical cord infection
Health Tip: Hiccups Can Wreak Havoc
What causes them, and how to stop them
Health Tip: What's on Your Plate?
Review your food before eating it
Health Tip: Prevent Night-Driving Dangers
Ways to improve safety after sundown
Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
Finding the right weight-loss program is essential
Health Tip: Living With an Insulin Pump
Suggestions to help you adjust
Health Tip: Help Prevent Infertility
Advice from the American Pregnancy Association
Health Tip: Controlling Muscle Cramps
Suggestions to prevent them
Health Tip: Treating Pneumonia
Some general suggestions
Health Tip: Soothing Eczema
Avoid things that make the skin problem worse
Health Tip: Mixing Drinks With Medicines
Some drugs can become dangerous when used with alcohol, particularly for the elderly
Health Tip: Allergies and Your Eyes
What to do to improve symptoms
Health Tip: Lose Weight, and Keep it Off
Stick with your diet
Health Tip: Use Tools Safely
Help prevent accidents and injury
Health Tip: If Your Child Takes Medicine
Safety suggestions for dosage and storage
Health Tip: Trick-or-Treating Safely
Have a fun Halloween
Health Tip: Talking With Your Daughter About Menstruation
Suggestions for how to approach the subject
Health Tip: Communicating With a Loved One's Doctor
When you're the primary caregiver
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Things you can control ... and things you can't
Health Tip: Help Prevent Nosebleeds
Suggestions for children
Health Tip: Fluoride Use by Children
How much do they need?
Health Tip: Breathing Polluted Air
Suggestions to minimize symptoms
Health Tip: Protecting Your Child at Day Care
Help prevent the spread of germs
Health Tip: Choose Meats Wisely
Select the leanest and healthiest
Health Tip: Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
Advice on how to stop
Health Tip: Make Time for Breakfast
Start the day with a healthy meal
Health Tip: Choose a Safe Halloween Costume
And have a fun holiday
Health Tip: Watch Your Diet While Breast-Feeding
What's safe for your baby
Health Tip: Take Care of a Blister
To help prevent infection
Health Tip: Having a Baby After Age 35
Take heed of these suggestions
Health Tip: Symptoms of Menopause
When a woman no longer gets her period
Health Tip: Have a Hearing Loss?
Signs that your hearing may not be perfect
Health Tip: After a Hip Replacement
How to help your recovery
Health Tip: Feeling Hungry?
Things that may cause increased appetite
Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal
Track your health information
Health Tip: Coping With Epilepsy
Help protect yourself in the event of a seizure
Health Tip: Bonding With Your Premature Baby
How you can interact
Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for a New Baby
Adjusting to a new brother or sister
Health Tip: Coping With COPD
What you can do
Health Tip: Weight-Lifting Safety
Reduce your risk of injury
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Drug Allergy
Signs that you're having a reaction
Health Tip: When Earwax Builds Up
How to take care of it
Health Tip: Boost Your Energy
Work smarter and slower
Health Tip: Biking Safely
Suggestions for when your child pedals
Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
Suggestions to guide the child's behavior
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
Key is to control symptoms, avoid attacks
Health Tip: Sex During Pregnancy
It may not be a good idea if you have certain risk factors
Health Tip: Considering Alternative Medicine?
Research any product and always consult your doctor
Health Tip: Controlling Hot Flashes
Keep your cool
Health Tip: When Your Child is Teething
Normal and unusual symptoms
Health Tip: Stretch Your Hamstrings
To prevent pulling this muscle
Health Tip: Meeting Criteria for Blood Donation
They include your health history
Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies
Suggestions to avoid a problem
Health Tip: Does Your Child Need a Nap?
Signs that say yes
Health Tip: Ease PMS Symptoms
Suggestions that may help you feel better
Health Tip: If Your Child Stutters
What parents can do
Health Tip: Keep Kidney Infections at Bay
How to help prevent them
Health Tip: What Causes Sore Breasts?
If pain lingers, speak to your doctor
Health Tip: Exercise for People With Diabetes
Help keep blood glucose under control
Health Tip: Choosing a Knee Brace
Which type is best for you?
Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
Stretch and relax neck muscles
Health Tip: Satisfying Food Cravings
Allow yourself a little to prevent eating a lot
Health Tip: Develop a Birth Plan
Make decisions before baby is due
Health Tip: Prevent Stomach Pain
Watching your diet can help
Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
Help strained joints and muscles
Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
Guidelines for the ideal candidate
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Help prevent it
Health Tip: Good Scents During Pregnancy
Help prevent nausea
Health Tip: Booster Seat Safety
When your child outgrows the car seat
Health Tip: Skin Care for Diabetics
Help prevent problems
Health Tip: Prevent Ear Pain in Flight
Help keep your child comfortable
Health Tip: Taking an NSAID
Who should avoid the pain relievers
Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay
Don't let it get to you
Health Tip: Helping a Loved One Heal
Suggestions for caregivers
Health Tip: Preparing for Pregnancy
What's needed in your diet, and what you should avoid
Health Tip: When Diabetics Get Sick
When you should call a doctor
Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Recognize the warning signs
Health Tip: Control Overeating
Suggestions to limit how much you eat
Health Tip: Help Your Child Develop Healthy Habits
Set a good example at home
Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Careful use is key
Health Tip: Eating a Brain-Healthy Diet
Nutritional suggestions to help keep your mind sharp
Health Tip: If the Shoe Fits
How to make sure it does
Health Tip: Stay Safe on the School Bus
Good behavior can help prevent injury
Health Tip: Understanding Serving Sizes
Know how much you should eat
Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
Proper diet is crucial
Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section
Activities that should be avoided
Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Suggestions to prevent attacks
Health Tip: Avoid Yeast Infections
Things you can do
Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
Allow time to get used to it
Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion
See your doctor following a head injury
Health Tip: Take Care of a Cast
Protect your injury and stay comfortable
Health Tip: Buy a Safe Bathtub for Baby
Make sure it has safety features
Health Tip: When Your Baby Needs Shots
Make the ordeal less painful
Health Tip: Prevent Dry Skin
Practice good skin care
Health Tip: Warning Signs of a Bleeding Disorder
See your doctor if you have symptoms
Health Tip: Take Care of Aging Skin
Products that may help
Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Protect your home and family
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Know some common causes
Health Tip: Leaving Your Children Alone
When are they ready?
Health Tip: Using a Dietary Supplement
Know what you're taking
Health Tip: Taking an Antibiotic
You may need one -- or you may not
Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Activities to keep your mind sharp
Health Tip: Feeling Thirsty?
Possible reasons for excessive thirst
Health Tip: When Your Child Worries
Help ease the child's fears
Health Tip: When Your Diabetic Child Takes a Trip
How to prepare
Health Tip: Hair Treatments During Pregnancy
Guidelines for use
Health Tip: Monitor the Mercury in Your Food
Pregnant women and young children should be especially cautious
Health Tip: Prepare for a Pap Test
Help prevent an inaccurate result
Health Tip: Before Your Mammogram
How to prepare for the test
Health Tip: Prevent Bath Time Injuries
Keep baby safe
Health Tip: Who's Prone to Iron Deficiency?
Menstruating women to blood donors, among others
Health Tip: Take a Healthy Hike
Make sure you're prepared
Health Tip: Keep Cholesterol Under Control
Doing so may require lifestyle changes
Health Tip: Check Baby's Toys for Safety
Avoid playthings that can cause injury
Health Tip: Managing a Chronic Illness
Set goals for yourself
Health Tip: Sleep Positions While You're Pregnant
Suggestions for more comfortable rest
Health Tip: Help Control Irritable Bowel
Diet changes can help prevent symptoms
Health Tip: Don't Do Your Child's Homework
But offer your help when it's needed
Health Tip: Something in Your Eye?
How to get it out safely
Health Tip: Beating Backpack Pain
Wear it the right way
Health Tip: Read to Your Toddler
Encourage reading when your child is young
Health Tip: Prepare Yourself for Surgery
Be mentally and physically ready
Health Tip: Get a Good Night's Sleep While Pregnant
It's important for you and baby
Health Tip: What to Wear While Running
Be sure to dress appropriately
Health Tip: Keep Gestational Diabetes Under Control
Take good care of yourself during pregnancy
Health Tip: Prevent Constipation
Suggestions to keep you regular
Health Tip: Managing Your Child's Migraines
Suggestions to help prevent them
Health Tip: Detecting False Labor
Signs that it may not be the real thing
Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
Some possible reasons
Health Tip: Wash Your Hands
How to do it properly
Health Tip: Before You Take Medication
What you should tell your doctor
Health Tip: Keep Baby From Heat Rash
Help the infant stay cool and dry
Health Tip: Get Rid of Allergens
Prevent symptoms with a few precautions
Health Tip: Good Health for Men
Follow these guidelines
Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Know potential risks before you take them
Health Tip: Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You're Pregnant
Don't wait for an emergency
Health Tip: Feeding Your Baby
What the infant should eat, and how often
Health Tip: Prevent Back Injury
Suggestions on how to lift things properly
Health Tip: Be a Smart Patient
And stay safe
Health Tip: Prevent Heartburn
Stay clear of foods that cause symptoms
Health Tip: Controlling Gas
Avoid certain foods and activities
Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques
To help you relax
Health Tip: Dental Care for Seniors
Suggestions for brushing
Health Tip: Prevent Dehydration
Drink before you get thirsty
Health Tip: Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Suggestions to minimize symptoms
Health Tip: Why You Should Wash Your Hands
It can help keep you healthy
Health Tip: Reduce Pesticide Exposure
Take these precautions
Health Tip: Evaluate Your Diet
Is it time for a healthier eating plan?
Health Tip: Stay Awake Behind the Wheel
Prevent drowsy driving
Health Tip: Bottled or Tap?
Common pollutants are riskier for some
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in the Crib
Suggestions to prevent injury
Health Tip: Prevent Jet Lag
Make plane travel more comfortable
Health Tip: If Your Child Wears Glasses
How to encourage their use
Health Tip: Choosing Exercise Equipment
Ask questions before you make a purchase
Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
Doctor-approved activity can help you feel better
Health Tip: Caring for a Sprain
Treat the injury seriously
Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
Suggestions to maintain a sound mind
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Signs that you might be at risk
Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea
Be sure to drink enough
Health Tip: Signs of Problems at Daycare
Make sure your child is safe
Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean
Suggestions to limit germs
Health Tip: Toddler-Proof Your Home
Protect your child from injury
Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry
Take care of them properly
Health Tip: Teens and Sleep
Signs that you're not getting enough
Health Tip: Monitoring What You Drink
When you have heart failure
Health Tip: When to Induce Labor
Most often, when a woman is 2 weeks overdue
Health Tip: Keep Teen Conflicts Under Control
Stay calm, and work it out
Health Tip: Parenting Twins
Help each establish a unique identity
Health Tip: Alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Potential treatments
Health Tip: Keep Teeth in Tip-Top Shape
Help prevent dental problems
Health Tip: Take Care of a Rash
Don't aggravate the skin
Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
Prevent hearing loss from too much noise
Health Tip: Eat More Vegetables
Make it easy on yourself
Health Tip: Safety on Wheels
Prevent injuries from roller sports
Health Tip: Have a Safe Fourth of July
Keep kids away from fireworks
Health Tip: Trying Pregnancy Again
After a miscarriage
Health Tip: After Liposuction
Results may not always meet expectations
Health Tip: Beat by the Summer Heat
Who's at greater risk of heat-related illness
Health Tip: Giving Medications to People With Alzheimer's
Offer clear instructions
Health Tip: Help Prevent Headaches
Keep stress at bay
Health Tip: Stop Smoking, Save Your Bones
Cigarettes can harm skeletal health
Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites
And help prevent asthma and allergy symptoms
Health Tip: Keep Calm During Pregnancy
Ways to tame mood swings
Health Tip: Wear Eye Protection
Prevent injury during work and play
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of a Crash
Steps to safe driving
Health Tip: Depression Among Teens
Factors that increase their risk
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Backpack Injuries
Learn the warning signs
Health Tip: Prevent Falls From Windows
Here are some safety suggestions
Health Tip: Don't Overdo Fast Food
And know what you're eating
Health Tip: Swing Set Safety
Take precautions to keep your child safe
Health Tip: Get Needed Vitamins and Minerals
Here's where to find them
Health Tip: Check Blood Pressure at Home
Regular monitoring can keep it under control
Health Tip: The Word on Wisdom Teeth
What to expect after they're removed
Health Tip: Make Exercise a Daily Habit
How to stick to your schedule
Health Tip: Prevent Infection After Circumcision
Take care of your newborn
Health Tip: Calming Your Fear of the Dentist
Don't be afraid to reveal your anxiety
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Anemia
Women are more likely than men to become anemic
Health Tip: Stretch Marks
What they're all about
Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease
Steps to help prevent tick bites
Health Tip: Pregnancy Affects the Skin
Here's what may happen
Health Tip: Colicky Baby?
Understanding the condition will help
Health Tip: Lawn Mowing Safety
Suggestions to prevent injuries
Health Tip: Prepare for an Emergency
What to include in a kit
Health Tip: Caring for Bug Bites
Taking the sting out of the sting
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Social Phobia
An intense fear of social situations
Health Tip: Understanding Hypoglycemia
It's low blood sugar, a frequent complication of diabetes
Health Tip: Help Put Sleep Apnea to Bed
Possible treatments
Health Tip: Back Pain in Children
Don't ignore symptoms
Health Tip: Getting Calcium If You're Lactose Intolerant
Here's a list of alternatives
Health Tip: Considering Adoption?
How to choose the right agency
Health Tip: Delayed Speech in Children
Some common causes
Health Tip: Muscle Sprains and Strains
How to prevent them
Health Tip: Prevent Mold in the Home
Rid the area of moisture
Health Tip: Painting During Pregnancy
Some safety parameters
Health Tip: Keep GERD Under Control
Treatment can prevent complications
Health Tip: Taking a Mental Status Test
Here's what to expect
Health Tip: Recovery After a C-Section
What to do after the procedure
Health Tip: Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Women
But if you have symptoms, contact a doctor
Health Tip: Recovering From an Injury
When it's safe to get back in the game
Health Tip: Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
There aren't always warning signs
Health Tip: Symptoms of Computer Strain
Signs that you may have an injury
Health Tip: Diarrhea in Children
Some common causes
Health Tip: Keep a Meal Schedule
Diabetics must stay on track
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Burns
In the bath and around the house
Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker
Suggestions for how to manage
Health Tip: Diet for People With Alzheimer's
Help them eat properly
Health Tip: Giving Your Child Medicine
How to make it easier for both of you
Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma
Some do's and don'ts
Health Tip: Take a Short Nap
And feel more alert
Health Tip: Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
Adjust your diet long before conception
Health Tip: Get Your Child Back to Bed
Sleeping with you isn't a good idea
Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
It's particularly dangerous for children
Health Tip: Water Safety
Suggestions to keep you safe
Health Tip: Taming a Sweet Tooth
Healthier options for your cravings
Health Tip: Talk to Loved Ones About Your Alzheimer's
Share information and feelings with family and friends
Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma
Identifying them is key
Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight
Stick with your eating plan
Health Tip: Listen to Your Child's Breathing
Check for warning signs of asthma
Health Tip: Soothing a Child's Sunburn
Help the child feel better
Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Diet Should Start in Infancy
Here's what the American Heart Association recommends
Health Tip: Prevent Ingrown Toenails
Take good care of your toes
Health Tip: Walking for Exercise
Suggestions for doing it correctly
Health Tip: If Your Child is Having Surgery
How to prepare
Health Tip: What Your Bones Need
For good health at every stage of life
Health Tip: Preparing Your Pet for Baby
Rex and Tabby need to know the new rules
Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash
It can cause more than just irritated skin
Health Tip: Traveling During Pregnancy
You can make your trip safe with a little preparation
Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy
Here are ways to prevent feeling burned out and stressed
Health Tip: Harmful Chemicals in Your Home
Safety guidelines for household products
Health Tip: Facts About Fleas
How to recognize and get rid of the pests
Health Tip: Can You Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain?
Suggestions to stay smoke-free and healthy
Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea
Here are factors that can increase redness
Health Tip: Using Hair Dyes
Follow safety steps to reduce risks
Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet
Some signs it's time for solid foods
Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's
Keep performing daily tasks
Health Tip: Signs of Depression
It's more than just a case of the blues
Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer
Ways to help it heal
Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children
Help them understand
Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn
Avoid making it worse
Health Tip: Good Shoes Can Prevent Falls
Footwear safety for seniors
Health Tip: Running Safely
Start conditioning, prevent injury
Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist
What they can help detect
Health Tip: Facts About Hay Fever
And how to minimize symptoms
Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?
Here's how to tell
Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
Don't neglect your emotional needs
Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer's
Suggestions to keep busy
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
It begins during pregnancy
Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
And help reduce your cancer risk
Health Tip: Exercising in Hot Weather
Take care to prevent a heat injury
Health Tip: Pre-Pregnancy Health for Men
Fertility doesn't rest solely with the woman
Health Tip: Create a Space for Sleep
The right environment for quality zzz's
Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
Preferred activities, and those to avoid
Health Tip: Wear and Tear on the Knees
How to minimize damage and discomfort
Health Tip: Talking to Your Dentist
Suggested questions to ask
Health Tip: Caring for a Ruptured Eardrum
Suggestions to help it heal
Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer
Ways to help lower your risk
Health Tip: Using a Breast Pump
Suggestions from the FDA
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Premature Birth
Potential causes of early labor
Health Tip: If You Have to Take Iron Supplements
Suggestions to make the medicine go down
Health Tip: Why Breast-Feed?
How it may benefit baby and mom
Health Tip: After Your Medical Appointment
Follow-up at home
Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Possible warning signs
Health Tip: Warm Up Before Exercise
It's an essential part of your workout
Health Tip: Having a Throat Culture?
Here's what to expect
Health Tip: Controlling Crohn's Disease
A list of potential treatments
Health Tip: Talking to a Person With Alzheimer's Disease
Suggestions to help improve communication
Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help ease the pain
Health Tip: What Could Be Causing Your Acne?
Common triggers in women
Health Tip: Improve Indoor Air After a Flood
Ways to reduce moisture
Health Tip: If You Have High Cholesterol
Suggested questions to ask your doctor
Health Tip: Pain in Your Side
Signs that it might be appendicitis
Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure
Are you at risk?
Health Tip: Tornado Safety
Suggestions to protect yourself
Health Tip: Taking Kids on the Road
Travel suggestions for children
Health Tip: Taking Folic Acid
How much do you need?
Health Tip: Battling Bunions
Be sure to wear the right shoes
Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetes
Signs that you may be diabetic
Health Tip: Weight Gain During Pregnancy
How much is healthy
Health Tip: Before Getting Plastic Surgery
Do plenty of research
Health Tip: Swelling During Pregnancy
Help keep it under control
Health Tip: Taming a Temper Tantrum
Suggestions to calm your child
Health Tip: Having Neck Pain?
Some possible causes
Health Tip: Take Care of Your Feet
Here are some suggestions
Health Tip: Why am I Constipated?
Some possible causes
Health Tip: Calculating Your BMI
And how to determine if you're at a healthy weight
Health Tip: Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Exercise
Suggestions for diabetics
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Alcohol Abuse
Things that may contribute to problem drinking
Health Tip: Avoiding Cellulite
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Health Tip: Prevent Back Problems After Pregnancy
Techniques for new moms
Health Tip: Getting Up After a Fall
How to do it safely
Health Tip: Potassium-Rich Foods
How to get enough
Health Tip: Choosing a Babysitter
Make sure the sitter is prepared for an emergency
Health Tip: Reading Food Labels
How to interpret them
Health Tip: Have a Healthy Trip
Suggestions for when traveling overseas
Health Tip: How a Pacemaker Helps the Heart
Why the device is prescribed
Health Tip: Managing After a Miscarriage
Emotional recovery is as important as physical recovery
Health Tip: Help Your Child's Cognitive Development
Encourage thinking and reasoning
Health Tip: Facts About Ovulation
Understanding the monthly process
Health Tip: Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction
Reactions can range from mild to severe
Health Tip: Stressed Teens
Suggestions to help you cope
Health Tip: Get Screened for Cancer
Here are tests you should have
Health Tip: Can't Keep Asthma Under Control?
Some possible reasons why
Health Tip: Have Hives?
Some common triggers
Health Tip: Sports Safety for Kids
Rules to live by
Health Tip: Weight-Bearing Exercises Strengthen Bones
And help prevent osteoporosis
Health Tip: Use Tampons Properly
Here are some guidelines
Health Tip: The ABCs of School Bus Safety
Things your child should know
Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?
Signs that you should call your doctor instead
Health Tip: Treating Head Lice
Suggestions to get rid of them
Health Tip: Massage During Pregnancy
Enjoy its benefits, but take precautions
Health Tip: Tame Tension Headaches
How to help prevent and control them
Health Tip: Preparing for Parenthood
Get organized before the baby is born
Health Tip: When Flat Feet Cause Pain
See your doctor for treatment
Health Tip: Sun Safety
Limit exposure during peak hours
Health Tip: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Why it's often recommended
Health Tip: Take a Childbirth Class
How it can help
Health Tip: Early-Stage Alzheimer's
How to maintain some independence
Health Tip: When You're Diabetic and Sick
Have an advance plan
Health Tip: If Your Child is a Vegetarian
Make sure the child gets the right nutrients
Health Tip: Age Affects the Senses
They become less acute as you get older
Health Tip: Try Cross Training
Vary your exercise routine
Health Tip: Take Medicines As Prescribed
Suggestions to help remind you
Health Tip: Your Diet and Sleep
What you eat can affect your rest
Health Tip: Choosing a Pediatrician
Things to keep in mind
Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
When the body begins to attack itself
Health Tip: A Sprain in the Neck
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: Putting Your Child to Bed
Improve the child's chances for a good night's sleep
Health Tip: Help Prevent Stress Fractures
Take some precautions
Health Tip: Anxiety Attacks
Here are common symptoms
Health Tip: Choose the Right Backpack
Prevent back problems in your child
Health Tip: When Caregiving Becomes Too Stressful
Signs that you need a break
Health Tip: Appreciate Your Body During Pregnancy
Maintain a healthy body image, positive outlook
Health Tip: Dental Care for Your Youngster
Even before teeth come in
Health Tip: Safe Snow Shoveling
Take extra precautions
Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains
What to include at mealtime
Health Tip: A Word About Warts
What they're all about
Health Tip: Muscle Injury?
Try the RICE method
Health Tip: Depression in Children
Here are some warning signs
Health Tip: What's Behind My Migraine?
Some common triggers
Health Tip: Canker Sores
Who's more likely to get them
Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
Rest as soon as knee pain starts
Health Tip: Watch For Frostbite
Here's what to do if there are symptoms
Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
Moms-to-be should monitor movement
Health Tip: Get Enough Vitamin C
Signs that you may be deficient
Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
Characterized by loss of feeling or painful tingling
Health Tip: Don't Get Burned by Hot Water
Some precautions to consider for kids
Health Tip: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
Ask your doctor which may be best for you
Health Tip: Getting Enough Sleep During Pregnancy
Suggestions to stay comfortable
Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse
Help reduce antibiotic resistance
Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems?
Suggestions to tame your heartburn
Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet
Make sure you're getting enough
Health Tip: Timeouts for Toddlers
Safely teach your child right from wrong
Health Tip: Understanding Astigmatism
Facts about the eye disorder
Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth?
Information about bruxism
Health Tip: Caring for a Newborn's Umbilical Cord
Help prevent infection
Health Tip: Signs of an Unhealthy Menstrual Cycle
Symptoms that require a doctor's evaluation
Health Tip: Causes for Jaundice
Characterized by yellowish skin
Health Tip: Painful Urination
Here are possible causes
Health Tip: Let Shin Splints Heal
Rest is the best medicine
Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital
How to make the experience less frightening
Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch
How to limit fat and calories
Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for Everyone
Who should avoid them
Health Tip: Reduce Stress at Work
Suggestions to try
Health Tip: Baby Teeth Need Attention
Dental care should begin early
Health Tip: Understanding Laryngitis
When the larynx becomes inflamed
Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child
Speak to your doctor first
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Flu
Vaccination is an easy preventative
Health Tip: Pain Isn't a Normal Part of Aging
You don't have to hurt all the time
Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?
Signs that you shouldn't get behind the wheel
Health Tip: Don't Use a Hot Tub During Pregnancy
Soaring body temperature isn't good for you or baby
Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women
Be careful of the products you use
Health Tip: Before Giving Yoga a Try
Take precautions to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Healthy Nails, Healthy Body
Nail issues may signal health problems
Health Tip: When Baby is Crying
Here are possible causes and solutions
Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients
Relieve symptoms with exercise
Health Tip: Soothing Engorged Breasts
Suggestions to ease discomfort
Health Tip: Boys and Body Image
Males dwell on it, too
Health Tip: Experience Grief as a Healthy Emotion
It's a normal part of healing
Health Tip: Teens, Talk With Your Parents
Improve family communication
Health Tip: Understanding an Aneurysm
Requires immediate evaluation and treatment
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma
The most serious form of skin cancer
Health Tip: Coping With a Cough
Suggestions that may offer relief
Health Tip: Use Sunscreen Year-Round
Not just during summer
Health Tip: Exercise for Teens
You don't have to hit the gym
Health Tip: Coping With Urinary Incontinence
Non-surgical options for women
Health Tip: Don't Suddenly Stop Taking an Antidepressant
It can cause unpleasant side effects
Health Tip: Understanding Shingles
Caused by the same virus as chickenpox
Health Tip: Pack for the Hospital Before Giving Birth
What to bring for both you and baby
Health Tip: Preventing Back Injury
Lifting techniques to help protect the back
Health Tip: Eating During Pregnancy
Foods to avoid
Health Tip: Too Many Tears?
Causes of watery eyes
Health Tip: Follow Instructions on OTC Pain Relievers
Signs that you may have taken too much ibuprofen
Health Tip: Before an MRI
How to prepare for the procedure
Health Tip: Learning to Use Crutches
Make sure they are correctly sized
Health Tip: Extreme Shyness
Warning signs of social anxiety disorder
Health Tip: Douching Isn't Recommended
US agency warns against the practice
Health Tip: Cell Phone Safety
Be careful on the road
Health Tip: Use a Child-Safety Gate
How to choose one
Health Tip: What's Involved in a Sneeze
How your body reacts to an irritant
Health Tip: Working and Breast-feeding
Suggestions on how to manage both
Health Tip: Preparing for Puberty
Know what to expect
Health Tip: Postpartum Depression
What may be behind unhappy feelings after giving birth
Health Tip: Walk for Good Health
Suggestions for starting a walking routine
Health Tip: Chapped Hands
Here's how to prevent them
Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Sleep Longer
Establish a bedtime routine
Health Tip: Low-Sodium Meals
Suggestions to lower your salt intake
Health Tip: Stay Safe on the Stairs
A common place for seniors to fall
Health Tip: Help Ease Growing Pains
Here's what you can do
Health Tip: Before You Get Pregnant
Take care of your body
Health Tip: Get Children Tested for Lead Poisoning
Keep your home and children safe
Health Tip: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Steps to take at home
Health Tip: Caring for a Surgical Incision
What to do after your operation
Health Tip: Heal Baby's Diaper Rash
Suggestions to help it go away
Health Tip: Caring for a Minor Burn
Here's what to do
Health Tip: Cosmetics Safety
Prevent infection or irritation from makeup
Health Tip: Make Reading a Daily Activity
Suggestions for encouraging your child to read
Health Tip: The Dangers of Excessive Drinking
What too much alcohol can do to your body
Health Tip: Belching and Bloating
Suggestions for taming symptoms
Health Tip: What's an A1c Test?
It helps track diabetics' blood sugar levels
Health Tip: Triggers of Acne
Factors that could increase your risk
Health Tip: What's Causing Your Dizziness?
Here are some possibilities
Health Tip: If You're a Shy Teen
Ways to become more comfortable
Health Tip: Teach Yourself to Shave
Help prevent nicks and cuts
Health Tip: If You Fear Going to the Dentist
Suggestions to deal with the anxiety
Health Tip: Drug and Food Interactions
Ways to help prevent them
Health Tip: Get Plenty of Potassium
A deficiency can be life-threatening
Health Tip: Prevent Shin Splints
Don't change exercise routine too abruptly
Health Tip: Holiday Decorating Safety
Take care with lights and other decorations
Health Tip: Holiday Blues?
Suggestions that may help
Health Tip: Breast Infections
More common in women who breast-feed
Health Tip: Tracking Ovulation
How to calculate your cycle
Health Tip: What's Plantar Fasciitis?
A painful foot condition
Health Tip: Protect Injury With Elastic Bandage
Here's how to wrap it correctly
Health Tip: Ear Infection May Not Need Antibiotic
But your child must be examined by a doctor
Health Tip: Athletes Should Wear a Mouth Guard
Help protect your teeth
Health Tip: Living With Lactose Intolerance
Ways to help minimize symptoms
Health Tip: Cuticle Care
Help prevent nail infections
Health Tip: Make Exercise Fun
Ways to get young children interested
Health Tip: Help Keep Diabetic Hearts Healthy
Lifestyle changes can make a big difference
Health Tip: Help Baby's Development
Here's what parents can do
Health Tip: Dealing With Anxiety
Suggestions on how to limit worrying
Health Tip: Changing Your Baby's Diaper
Suggestions for first-time parents
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Fever
How to keep her comfortable
Health Tip: Spare the Needless Calories
Suggestions for buying and preparing meat
Health Tip: Eating Fast Food?
Choose the healthier options
Health Tip: Choose Children's Shoes Carefully
Select the right ones for growing feet
Health Tip: Get Exercise at Work
Ways to stay fit
Health Tip: Take Care of Your Lips This Winter
Ways to help prevent chapping
Health Tip: Therapy Options for Children With Autism
A poorly understood brain disorder
Health Tip: Best Toys for Baby
Both safe and stimulating
Health Tip: Bruises May Signal Health Problems
When they are cause for concern
Health Tip: End-of-Life Planning
Suggestions for caregivers
Health Tip: When Your Child Gets a Nosebleed
Keep yourself and the child calm
Health Tip: Get the Most From Your Mammogram
Take these precautions
Health Tip: Accounting for Weight Gain
Fatty, high-calorie foods aren't the only contributors
Health Tip: Why Do I Bruise Easily?
Some common causes
Health Tip: Keep a Sleep Diary
Track your zzz's
Health Tip: Dressing for Warmth
Protect your skin this winter
Health Tip: Burping Your New Baby
Suggestions for first-time parents
Health Tip: The Road to a Healthy Heart
Some easy ways to keep fit
Health Tip: Cut Baby's Nails
To prevent scratches
Health Tip: Female Infertility
A list of possible causes
Health Tip: Severe Food Allergy?
Create an emergency action plan
Health Tip: Bringing Baby Home
Suggestions for when you leave the hospital
Health Tip: Stay Safe in the Kitchen
Help prevent injury and food poisoning
Health Tip: Build Healthy Bones
Start early, benefit later
Health Tip: Caring for a Sprain
Here's what to do
Health Tip: Put Nightmares to Bed
Deal with the cause of your bad dreams
Health Tip: Fluid in the Ear
When to see a doctor
Health Tip: Emotional Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction
Feelings that can lead to male impotence
Health Tip: Eat Healthy When You Eat Out
Suggestions for practical eating when you're not at home
Health Tip: Make the Holidays More Meaningful
Suggestions for you and your children
Health Tip: Keep Kids on a Realistic Schedule
Avoid planning too many activities
Health Tip: Managing Menopause
How to deal with symptoms
Health Tip: Before a Wart is Removed
How to prepare
Health Tip: Buying Athletic Shoes
Make sure they're comfortable
Health Tip: Taking a Home Pregnancy Test
Help ensure that your results are accurate
Health Tip: Why Get an Annual Physical?
How it can help protect your health
Health Tip: Avoid Holiday Overeating
How to prevent packing on extra pounds
Health Tip: Sledding Safely
Prevent injuries this winter
Health Tip: Controlling Body Odor in Teens
Suggestions to help tame the problem
Health Tip: Exercise Helps Your Heart
Some easy ways to keep moving