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Health Fraud Scams: What You Need to KnowFeatures

Health Fraud Scams: What You Need to Know

Health fraud scams are common and often have identifiable traits, according to the FDA

April 7, 2016·2 min read
3 Tips for a Healthy PregnancyFeatures

3 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Healthy habits before pregnancy can lead to a healthier baby

March 28, 2016·2 min read
Having Surgery? Here's What You Need to KnowFeatures

Having Surgery? Here's What You Need to Know

Surgery that requires anesthesia can be made safer through preparation

March 18, 2016·2 min read
Easy Steps to Heart HealthFeatures

Easy Steps to Heart Health

Heart disease risk may be lowered with simple changes

March 12, 2016·3 min read
Activities for Patients With Alzheimer'sFeatures

Activities for Patients With Alzheimer's

Patients with Alzheimer's disease may benefit from exercise and mental stimulation

February 19, 2016·2 min read
What's the Best Breakfast for Kids? Features

What's the Best Breakfast for Kids?

High-protein, low-sugar breakfasts may promote children's health

February 16, 2016·3 min read
Have Questions About Travelling with Medication? The FDA Has AnswersFeatures

Have Questions About Travelling with Medication? The FDA Has Answers

Tips for traveling with medication issued by US Food and Drug Administration

February 8, 2016·3 min read
How To Prevent Infection During Cancer TreatmentFeatures

How To Prevent Infection During Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy patients should take preventative steps to avoid infection, CDC says

February 1, 2016·3 min read
What to Do When Your Heart Short-CircuitsFeatures

What to Do When Your Heart Short-Circuits

Atrial fibrillation symptoms, treatment, risks explained

January 21, 2016·1 min read
Got Expired Drugs? Features

Got Expired Drugs?

Expired medications may be dangerous when taken, disposed of improperly, FDA says

January 16, 2016·3 min read
What You Need to Know About the HPV VaccineFeatures

What You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine

Cervical Health Awareness Month raises awareness of HPV, cervical cancer

January 14, 2016·1 min read
Don't Make This Common Car Seat MistakeFeatures

Don't Make This Common Car Seat Mistake

Winter car seat safety tips released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Reports

January 5, 2016·3 min read
Cancer Meds in 2015: A Year in ReviewFeatures

Cancer Meds in 2015: A Year in Review

Cancer medications FDA-approved in 2015

December 31, 2015·6 min read
The Prescription for a Happy Holiday Features

The Prescription for a Happy Holiday

Medication safety for the holiday travel season explained

December 22, 2015·2 min read
Tips to Prevent the Common ColdFeatures

Tips to Prevent the Common Cold

Common cold prevention, treatment strategies explained

December 19, 2015·4 min read
What You Should Know About Antibacterial SoapFeatures

What You Should Know About Antibacterial Soap

Antibacterial soap no more effective than plain soap, may be dangerous, says FDA

December 3, 2015·3 min read
Let's Talk TurkeyFeatures

Let's Talk Turkey

Thanksgiving food safety tips issued by US Department of Agriculture

November 20, 2015·2 min read
'Movember' Shines Spotlight on Men's Health Features

'Movember' Shines Spotlight on Men's Health

Prostate, testicular cancers can put men's health at risk

November 20, 2015·1 min read
Why Won’t Guys Go to the Doctor?Features

Why Won’t Guys Go to the Doctor?

Men's health could be at risk when they resist seeking medical care

November 12, 2015·1 min read
How to Do a Breast Self-ExamFeatures

How to Do a Breast Self-Exam

Breast cancer self-exams can help women detect changes that could signal cancer

October 16, 2015·2 min read
How to Cope with Winter AllergiesFeatures

How to Cope with Winter Allergies

Winter allergy triggers, tips and treatment explained

October 6, 2015·4 min read
How to Save Face: Mohs Micrographic SurgeryFeatures

How to Save Face: Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mohs micrographic surgery can effectively treat skin cancer on the face

October 6, 2015·1 min read
Newborn Screening Celebrates 50th BirthdayFeatures

Newborn Screening Celebrates 50th Birthday

Newborn Screening Awareness Month offers opportunity to understand newborn screenings

September 27, 2013·5 min read
Signs and Symptoms of Childhood CancerFeatures

Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer warning signs not to be ignored

September 25, 2013·6 min read