High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But with regular screening and a healthy lifestyle, you can help minimize your risk.
Dry eye happens when your body isn't making enough tears, or the chemicals in your tears are out of balance. It's not just an annoyance. It can cause inflammation, blurred vision, and even blindness in extreme cases.
Encouraging healthy habits in your child is one of the best things a parent can do to help guarantee a healthier life. And a little bit of planning can help make physical activity a fun part of your regular family life.
Information about COVID-19 continues to evolve. Learn how you can keep you and your family safe as this infectious disease continues to circulate. You'll find details about symptoms, treatment, and prevention, including vaccines.
You’ve heard all the reasons to stop smoking. You may have thought about quitting or even tried it a time or two. But you may need a little help. Learn how to get ready to quit, how to quit, and how to stay quit for a healthier, smoke-free future.
Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
Learn how to better manage your medicines by taking this quiz.
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
Urinary incontinence means that your urine leaks out at times when you are not using the bathroom. This is a common problem for women of all ages. Learn about the risk factors you may have for UI.
Diverticuli are herniations in the muscular layer of the colon that make small, saclike swellings. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticuli become inflamed and infected. This video looks at the possible causes of this condition, typical symptoms, and available treatments.