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AgingHealth information especially for seniors. |
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Infographic: Bathroom fall prevention About 80 percent of injuries in the bathroom are due to falls—and most of those injuries happen to older adults. Do you know how to prevent falls in the bathroom? Read more |
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Shingles linked to higher stroke, heart attack risk The disease could temporarily raise your chances for cardiovascular problems, a new study suggested. Get the facts on shingles prevention. Read more |
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Are you at risk for a heart attack? Many risk factors can be changed to help lower your chances of having a heart attack. Read more |
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How emotions can affect your heart Look into your heart—your emotions may be stirring up trouble. Read more |
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Strength training for seniors Strength training can help you stay strong and active as you age. Read more |
Allergies and AsthmaInformation on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. |
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Dining out with food allergies Following a few safety tips can help you avoid an allergic reaction when you eat at a restaurant. Read more |
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What is anaphylactic shock? How to spot and respond to this severe allergic reaction. Read more |
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Infants and food allergies Learn the usual signs and what you can do. Read more |
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Living with an animal and an allergy What to do when you're allergic to your pet. Read more |
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Understanding contact dermatitis Inflammation of the skin that results in an itchy or painful rash, red bumps, and sometimes even blisters. Read more |
ArthritisInformation on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. |
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Arthritis and the heart Research has linked rheumatoid arthritis to heart problems. Read more |
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Arthritis and intimacy Stay close to your partner as you manage this chronic illness. Read more |
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Heat and cold for arthritis Both temperature extremes may help ease arthritis pain. Read more |
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A guide to total hip replacement Why and how it's done. Read more |
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What is rheumatology? The branch of medicine that addresses diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and connective tissues. Read more |
CancerInformation about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. |
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Coping with the physical effects of cancer Lifestyle changes and medicines may help you feel better. Read more |
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Cancer control: How is the U.S. doing? Find out what types of cancer we're beating and what types are on the rise. Read more |
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Recovering after cancer treatment Tips to help you heal. Read more |
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Childhood cancer: Coping with a diagnosis A look at the emotions parents often struggle with when a child is diagnosed with cancer and advice on coping with these feelings. Read more |
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Understanding chemotherapy Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to destroy cancer cells, may be used alone or with other treatments for cancer. Read more |
Children and ParentingTips for keeping kids healthy. |
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Helping kids avoid the flu What parents can do. Read more |
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Almost all parents make errors with newborn car seats Using a car seat correctly is harder than it seems. How common are car seat challenges? And how can parents better protect their precious cargo? Read more |
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What to do when your child has a cold How to ease the symptoms. Read more |
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Avoiding illness at school Tips to help your child avoid illnesses, from food poisoning to the flu. Read more |
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Home, clean home Routine cleaning and disinfecting helps reduce household germs. Read more |
DiabetesHelpful tips for people with diabetes. |
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Diabetes can affect sexual health A variety of treatments can help restore sexual health in both men and women with diabetes. Read more |
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Are potatoes problematic for pregnancy? Eating spuds might raise a woman's risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy, finds a new study. But there are ways to lower the risk. Read more |
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Symptoms and signs of diabetes Find out if you should be screened for diabetes. Read more |
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Testing for diabetes Why it's important to learn your blood sugar level. Read more |
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A dangerous duo: Diabetes and heart disease Learn how to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke when you have diabetes. Read more |
Heart HealthInformation on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. |
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Infographic: Health effects of hypertension High blood pressure can have a serious impact on your body. Explore this infographic to see what can happen if it goes unchecked. Read more |
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Warning signs common before sudden cardiac arrest People who call 911 because of symptoms are more likely to survive than those who ignore symptoms. Read more |
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Cardiovascular death rates drop, but there's a catch The American Heart Association's annual heart health report reveals downward trends in deaths from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. But the number is still too high. Find out why. Read more |
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Excess weight takes a toll on the heart If you're overweight, your heart is at risk. Read more |
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Make a heart attack action plan It could be a lifesaving move. Read more |
Men's HealthHealth information especially for men. |
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Dad's role in a healthy pregnancy It takes 2 to make a bouncing baby, and you're half the equation. Read more |
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Is there truth to the 'man flu'? The same virus might work in different ways in men and women. Find out what research does, and does not, say about the "man flu." Read more |
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Too sick to work? If you're sick, you may do more harm than good in your workplace. Read more |
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Get help right away for heart attack symptoms Too often people don’t recognize the signs of a heart attack and wait too long to get help. Chest pain is one red flag of a heart attack, but there are others too. Read more |
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Eating disorders aren't just for women Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder can affect males as well as females. Read more |
Nutrition and FitnessTips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. |
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Eat better to help your heart Tips for getting started. Read more |
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Is America's salt problem getting better? Daily intake of sodium shouldn't exceed 2,300 mg. A new CDC report reveals how many Americans are getting more than that. Read more |
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New dietary guidelines focus on lifetime eating patterns New dietary guidelines focus on overall healthy eating patterns, not just food groups. Read more |
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This simple intervention could help America's obesity problem Smaller portion sizes, at home and at restaurants, could help Americans slim down. Find out how researchers want to make it happen. Read more |
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5 tips to improve your winter workout Don't leave exercise out in the cold this season. Here are simple ways you can make the most of your winter fitness. Read more |
Women's HealthHealth information especially for women. |
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Infographic: Cervical cancer prevention Cervical cancer can be deadly. But today women can take steps to prevent it. Find out how. Read more |
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Zika virus sparks travel advisory for pregnant women The virus has made its way from Latin America to the U.S., and it's being linked to birth defects in Brazil. What do you need to know? Read more |
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Women with heart failure may be missing out on lifesaving device Compared to women, more men use a key tool for preventing death from heart failure. Should more women explore this option? Read more |
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Women: Protect yourself from heart disease Make a plan to help reduce your risk. Read more |
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Women: Get a leg up on PAD Too often, peripheral arterial disease goes unnoticed in women. Read more |
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