Many people with a mental health disorder don't get treatment. But that can lead to worsening symptoms, or even suicide. Here's how to overcome barriers and find help.
Asthma is a disease that affects the airways of the lungs. It is one of the most common long-term disease of children. Test your knowledge of daily life with asthma.
When your healthcare provider suggests a major procedure or treatment, it's smart to get a second opinion. But how do you know a second opinion is in order? And how do you g...
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. A regular exercise...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Long-time...
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.
Anemia is a condition in which the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells.
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.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women (other than skin cancer). The American Cancer Society reports the breast cancer death rate is declining, probably because of earlier...
You have many treatment choices for prostate cancer. This video discusses the various treatment choices.