AgingHealth information especially for seniors. |
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Nutrition for seniors Tips for eating well as you age. Read more |
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Lifting weights can help seniors stay independent, researchers say Adults who lift weights may stave off age-related muscle loss and be able to live independently for a longer time, according to a report from the American College of Sports Medicine. Read more |
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A plan to prevent colorectal cancer There are steps you can take to help protect yourself. Read more |
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How to safely dispose of unused medicine Tips for ridding your home of medicines you don't need. Read more |
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Feel better with fiber in your diet Fiber helps the body function properly. Read more |
Allergies and AsthmaInformation on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. |
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Shell shock: Peanut allergies Peanut allergies are rare but dangerous. Read more |
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Common childhood skin condition may be a precursor to food allergies Parents whose children have a common form of eczema known as atopic dermatitis should be on the lookout for food allergies. Read more |
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Pediatric asthma: Protecting your children Although there is no cure for asthma, the disease can almost always be controlled. Read more |
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What is asthma? Learn how it affects the lungs. Read more |
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Allergies 101 Learn the causes of allergies, the treatments and how to cope. Read more |
ArthritisInformation on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. |
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How your diet can affect arthritis If you have arthritis, it's important to eat right and maintain a healthful weight. Read more |
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Poor sleep linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis symptoms People with rheumatoid arthritis who don’t sleep well tend to have increased levels of depression, pain and fatigue, as well as more difficulty carrying out daily tasks, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Read more |
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Early treatment of Lyme disease can help prevent arthritis Starting a course of antibiotics in the early stages of Lyme disease can help prevent onset of Lyme arthritis—a condition that can lead to permanent joint damage. Read more |
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Arthritis: How much exercise is too much? Know when to say when. Read more |
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What is ankylosing spondylitis? A type of arthritis that primarily affects the joints of the spine. Read more |
CancerInformation about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. |
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Heading off cancer What you can do. Read more |
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Quitting smoking before cancer treatment improves survival, study suggests Smokers who continue to light up while receiving radiation therapy for cancers of the head and neck have significantly worse outcomes than people who quit smoking before beginning treatment. Read more |
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Protein level may help predict whether cancer will spread High levels of a certain protein in cancer cells seem to predict whether the cancer will travel to other parts of the body—a discovery that may someday help patients and doctors decide how aggressively to treat cancer. Read more |
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A plan to prevent colorectal cancer There are steps you can take to help protect yourself. Read more |
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Check your risk for colorectal cancer Scientists don't know exactly what causes most colorectal cancers. But they have discovered a number of risk factors that might increase your chance of getting the disease. Read more |
Children and ParentingTips for keeping kids healthy. |
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Teach kids to eat smart Practical tips to help your kids eat right at every age. Read more |
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Energy drinks can be risky for kids Energy drinks could seriously harm some children, especially those with diabetes, seizure disorders, heart problems, or mood or behavior disorders, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. Read more |
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Feeding finicky eaters (or trying to) Tips for getting your picky eater to…eat! Read more |
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Understanding bronchiolitis This respiratory infection can make it difficult for infants to breathe. Read more |
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Poison-proof your home What you can do to help lessen the risk of poisoning at your home. Read more |
DiabetesHelpful tips for people with diabetes. |
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Diabetes: You don't have to swear off sweets The occasional sweet indulgence can be a part of a healthful diet—even for someone with diabetes. Read more |
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Gastric bypass beats other surgeries for weight loss, improving diabetes, studies suggest Gastric bypass surgery appears to lead to better long-term weight loss and greater improvements in type 2 diabetes than other weight-loss surgeries, according to two new studies. Read more |
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Using the glycemic index when you have diabetes Insight into food’s ability to raise your blood sugar levels. Read more |
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Food label facts for people with diabetes If you have diabetes, you may want to pay special attention to food labels. Read more |
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Keep kidney disease in check Early detection and treatment of kidney trouble can help prevent or delay chronic kidney disease. Read more |
Health NewsRecent research findings and health updates. |
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Eating fiber can help you live longer, study suggests In a study, men and women who ate the most fiber were less likely to die than those who ate the least fiber. Read more |
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Knee replacements can last 20 years or more, study finds Most people who undergo total knee replacement surgery can expect their new joint to be functioning well 20 years later, according to results of a study released at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Read more |
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Stretching before a run may not prevent injury, study finds Stretching before running may not help you avoid injuries, according to a study. However, if you're used to stretching before a run, it might be best to stick with that routine, Read more |
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Energy drinks can be risky for kids Energy drinks could seriously harm some children, especially those with diabetes, seizure disorders, heart problems, or mood or behavior disorders, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. Read more |
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Government issues updated nutrition advice Updated government nutrition guidelines call for Americans to cut back on sodium and calories. Read more |
Heart HealthInformation on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. |
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Eat better to help your heart Tips for getting started. Read more |
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Diet soda linked to vascular trouble In a study, daily diet soda drinkers had a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events such as stroke, heart attack and vascular death than people who avoided all types of soda. Read more |
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The DASH diet vs. hypertension Adopting this special eating plan can pay big dividends in your long-term health. Read more |
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Omega-3s: Nutrients packed with health benefits Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids play a role in heart and brain health. Read more |
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Choosing a healthful cooking oil The healthiest cooking oils are generally those made from plants such as corn, canola, olive, safflower, soybean and sunflower. Read more |
Men's HealthHealth information especially for men. |
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Breakfast: A good habit for good health This important meal is too often neglected. Read more |
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Eating fiber can help you live longer, study suggests In a study, men and women who ate the most fiber were less likely to die than those who ate the least fiber. Read more |
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Motorcycle helmets protect against spine injury as well as head injury, study confirms Along with reducing the number of brain injuries and deaths from motorcycle crashes, wearing a helmet can also reduce the risk for cervical spine injury, according to a study. Read more |
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What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are one of the most common problems affecting the urinary system. Read more |
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Check your risk for colorectal cancer Scientists don't know exactly what causes most colorectal cancers. But they have discovered a number of risk factors that might increase your chance of getting the disease. Read more |
Nutrition and FitnessTips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. |
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5 tips for fitting produce into your grocery budget No matter how pinched your budget is, there’s still plenty of room for nutrition-rich fruits and vegetables. Read more |
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Eating fiber can help you live longer, study suggests In a study, men and women who ate the most fiber were less likely to die than those who ate the least fiber. Read more |
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Government issues updated nutrition advice Updated government nutrition guidelines call for Americans to cut back on sodium and calories. Read more |
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Recipe revival: How to make your favorite meals healthier Simple steps for improving the nutritional value of your favorite recipes. Read more |
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Nutrition basics To eat well, you need to eat a variety of foods. Read more |
Women's HealthHealth information especially for women. |
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7 surprising ways you may be sabotaging your diet Some of the things you do to try to lose weight may actually keep you from shedding extra pounds. Read more |
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Women stand to gain a lot from lower blood pressure, study finds Lowering systolic blood pressure could potentially prevent or reverse 36 percent of heart disease cases in women, compared to 24 percent in men, a study found. Read more |
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Alternatives to high-fat foods Cut back on fat by choosing low-fat alternatives to your favorite foods. Read more |
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Women and bladder control Bladder control problems are common in women, but they're also usually treatable. Read more |
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A plan to prevent colorectal cancer There are steps you can take to help protect yourself. Read more |
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