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Aging Health information especially for seniors. How the heat affects seniors Older people are among those at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses. Read more Meaningful activities and healthy habits improve quality of life for seniors In a study, seniors who made manageable changes in their routine—such as visiting a museum every week with a friend—had measurable gains in their quality of life. Read more Produce safety: Avoid foodborne illness Tips for safely handling produce. Read more Protect your back when you travel Your back can take a beating when you travel. Here’s how to avoid the pain. Read more Medicines can make skin sun-sensitive Certain antibiotics, antihistamines and pain relievers can make skin more vulnerable to damage or allergic reactions when exposed to sunlight. Read more Allergies and Asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Traveling with allergies and asthma Traveling to different parts of the country may expose you to different—and maybe more—allergens and asthma triggers than you're used to. Read more Food allergies affect more kids than previously thought About 8 percent of children younger than 18 have food allergies, according to a study. Read more Avoiding and treating insect stings Learn how to avoid insect stings and what to do if you get stung. Read more A shot to prevent sneezes? Allergy shots could prevent another sniffly season. Read more National Allergy Bureau A resource for information on local pollen and mold counts. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Gardening with arthritis Don't let arthritis keep you from enjoying your garden. Read more Make a plan for managing arthritis pain A pain management plan may make living with arthritis easier. Read more Getting ready for joint replacement surgery Planning ahead can help ensure that you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Read more Your aching hands: Is it arthritis? Arthritis in the hands and wrists makes even the simplest tasks a challenge. But there are things you can do to ease the pain. Read more Arthritis and pregnancy With careful planning and care, pregnancy is still an option for women who have arthritis. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Diet and cancer prevention No single food or eating plan can prevent cancer, but a healthy diet overall may help cut your risk. Read more Cancer deaths down, but least educated seeing less of the benefit Cancer death rates are higher among the people with the least education than among those with the most education, according to a report from the American Cancer Society. Read more New rules issued for sunscreen labels The labeling changes will help consumers find the most effective sunscreens for preventing skin cancer, sunburn and early skin aging. Read more Cellphones and cancer: A potential link, but questions remain An expert panel concluded there was “limited” evidence linking cellphone use to two types of brain tumors—glioma and acoustic neuroma—but “inadequate” evidence to draw conclusions for other types of cancer. Read more Skin: Understanding actinic keratosis Some skin lesions may warn of increased cancer risk. Read more Children and Parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Summer safety for kids 5 safety zones parents should keep in mind this summer. Read more New crib rules mean safer sleep for babies New federal guidelines for cribs, which went into effect on June 28, include a ban on dangerous drop-side crib designs. Read more Parents reminded of drowning dangers posed by portable and inflatable pools To help prevent drowning, parents and caregivers should use multiple layers of protection around portable and inflatable pools. Read more How to get kids to try fruits and vegetables Practical tips for parents. Read more Your baby's diapers: What's normal? The contents of a diaper can tell you a lot about your little one's health. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetes: Taking care of your skin Up to a third of people with diabetes are eventually affected by skin conditions ranging from itchiness to serious infections. Read more Too much TV takes a heavy toll on health, study says Watching television for two or more hours each day appears to raise a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and an early death, according to a study. Read more Helping kids manage diabetes Kids with diabetes need to learn to manage the disease on their own, but parents need to stay involved to ensure that the disease is kept under control. Read more A guide to insulin pumps If you have diabetes, using an insulin pump may be a convenient way to manage your blood sugar. Read more Diabetes 101 Get basic information about this common disease. Read more Health News Recent research findings and health updates. New cigarette warnings bring harmful effects into full-color focus A closeup of stained teeth framed by a cancerous lip, a side-by-side photo comparison of healthy and diseased lungs, and smoke wafting out of the tracheotomy hole in a man’s neck are among nine new pictures unveiled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read more Breast implant problems grow more common over time The longer a woman has silicone-gel-filled breast implants, the more likely she is to experience complications from them, according to a new report released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read more Too much TV takes a heavy toll on health, study says Watching television for two or more hours each day appears to raise a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and an early death, according to a study. Read more Food pyramid replaced by MyPlate symbol The government hopes that the new MyPlate symbol will make it easier for Americans to picture what it takes to fill their plates in a healthy way. Read more Cellphones and cancer: A potential link, but questions remain An expert panel concluded there was “limited” evidence linking cellphone use to two types of brain tumors—glioma and acoustic neuroma—but “inadequate” evidence to draw conclusions for other types of cancer. Read more Heart Health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Making a comeback after a heart attack Get back to living. Read more FDA issues new safety recommendations on cholesterol drug simvastatin The long-term SEARCH trial and other studies found that people taking simvastatin at its highest recommended dose of 80 milligrams daily had an increased risk for myopathy, a type of muscle damage. Read more Radiofrequency ablation: Using heat to get your heartbeat on track A tiny burst of heat can help control a runaway heartbeat. Read more Heart surgery: What to expect Having an idea of what to expect may help ease your stress before heart surgery. Read more A guide to angioplasty This procedure uses a small balloon to open clogged arteries. Read more Men's Health Health information especially for men. Eight steps men can take to improve their health Take action now to help ensure a healthy future. Read more Prostate cancer deadlier for smokers, study suggests Smokers who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to survive the disease than their nonsmoking counterparts, according to a study. Read more European E. coli outbreak puts focus on potential risks from raw sprouts Any uncooked fresh fruit or vegetable could potentially be contaminated with bacteria that might cause foodborne illness. But sprouts carry a special risk because they grow in the same warm, humid environments favored by bacteria. Read more Grilling with an eye toward good health Tips for avoiding health hazards when you grill. Read more Skin shouldn't soak up too much sun Tips for avoiding melanoma and other types of skin cancer. Read more Nutrition and Fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Produce safety: Avoid foodborne illness Tips for safely handling produce. Read more Too much TV takes a heavy toll on health, study says Watching television for two or more hours each day appears to raise a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and an early death, according to a study. Read more Food pyramid replaced by MyPlate symbol The government hopes that the new MyPlate symbol will make it easier for Americans to picture what it takes to fill their plates in a healthy way. Read more Exercise, hot weather can be a dangerous mix Have fun outdoors, but stay cool. Read more Use the temperature test for grilled meat, fish and poultry The key to safe and tasty grilled food is cooking each item to the right temperature. Read more Women's Health Health information especially for women. Warning for women: Heart attack symptoms can be subtle Women can help protect their health by learning the facts about heart attack. Read more Breast implant problems grow more common over time The longer a woman has silicone-gel-filled breast implants, the more likely she is to experience complications from them, according to a new report released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read more Smoking raises women's risk for peripheral arterial disease Women who smoke are at increased risk for peripheral arterial disease, and the danger remains elevated even 20 years after a woman gives up cigarettes, according to a study. Read more Drink up! Making sure you get enough water Water and other fluids are especially important during exercise or warm weather. Read more Sunburn: More than just red skin Sunburn is a warning sign that your skin has sustained serious damage. 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