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High cholesterol is a dangerous condition affecting millions annually. However, it is possible to lower your cholesterol and decrease heart disease risks. Read more.
Trouble with dairy? It could be lactose intolerance, the inability to digest a sugar found in milk and most dairy foods. Read more.
Fibromyalgia is an often misunderstood condition, but chronic pain and general fatigue are the most common symptoms. Learn the latest on treatments and medications in the Fibromyalgia Learning Center. Read more.
With reports of an increase in the outbreaks of flu, it's time to get the latest on protecting yourself in Healthline's Cold and Flu Center. Read more.
View doctor-reviewed articles, HealthMaps, current news, tools, recommended searches and more. Read more.
Thanks to early screening, diagnosis and more advanced treatments, the death rate for breast cancer has been in steady decline for 20 years. Still, it is the most common form of cancer in women and the diagnosis evokes anxiety and fear about treatment options and survival. Read more.
Much like heartburn or the common cold, headaches are a health condition with which most people have some familiarity. It is a safe bet that we have all suffered a headache at some point, and they can come in many different types (e.g. tension headaches; sinus headaches; cluster headaches; "ice cream" headaches; or simply headaches from having a cold, flu or fever). Read more.
UV rays are both visible and invisible rays produced by the sun. It is the invisible rays, however, that cause the most amount of damage to the skin and eyes. Read more.
According to the Scleroderma Foundation, scleroderma (pronounced sclaire-row-DER-ma) is a non-contagious/non-infectious chronic disease that afflicts approximately 300,000 Americans—mostly women by a four-to-one ratio. Read more.
Mental Health Month was created to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all. Read more.
Participating in sports is a great way for kids to stay healthy and fit, and to learn lessons that will help them succeed in life... Read more.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease and the right medication or combinations of medications will keep you moving. Here are some other tips for living with RA: Read more.
Heart disease continues to be the number 1 killer in our nation. What are the five things we can do to protect our hearts? Read more.
It has become tradition to start the New Year strong with resolutions for self-improvement. The important thing is to choose a resolution that you can stick to and a goal that is realistic. Whether you're resolved to improve your diet, stop smoking or simply become more health aware, Healthline is brimming with the information and tools you need to jump start a Healthy New YOU in 2008! Visit Healthline's Diet and Nutrition Channel or Smoking Cessation Channel and you'll see what we mean. Read more.
ith all the hustle and bustle, traveling and shopping, don't forget to sleep! Working, entertaining, socializing - it's hard to budget sleep time too. Too much alcohol disrupts sleep and exercise promotes sleep. Read more.
Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease - yet it has reached epidemic proportions in the US and the world. It is the fifth leading cause of death by disease - and there is no cure. Get the latest on prevention, detection and treatment. Read more.
Healthline has joined with the American Cancer Society and the Siemens Corporation to promote the Change the Statistics Campaign. Siemens will contribute $1 to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign for each of the first 100,000 people pledging to either get an annual mammogram or tell a loved one about the campaign. Read more.
Back to School used to bring up warm and fuzzy images of apples, pencils and rulers. In today's world, outfitting our kids for school is some what like sending them off to fight in a war. Read more.
A lot of us look forward to August as a time to unwind and soak up the sun. Everyday exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) can lead to vision problems and blindness later in life. Protect your eyes - and your kid's eyes from the sun with: Read more.
Have fun in the sun this summer, but protect your most important asset - your brain!
Grads and Dads may be most top of mind in June, but it's also Men's Health Awareness month. Guys, this month's issue of HealthExchange is dedicated to you and to some of the practical steps you can take to live a longer and healthier life: Read more.
As May draws to a close, it is time to take stock of our mental health and the importance of mental wellness for people of all ages. For more than fifty years, the good folks at Mental Health America have reminded us each May to observe Mental Health Month. Read more.
It is a familiar toast, and for many, a fitting phrase to say before sipping a drink. Indeed, studies link small doses of alcohol to cardiovascular and other health benefits, but moderate consumption is the key. It is also the prevailing message in April - Alcohol Awareness Month. Read more.
How many times in your life have you bumped your head? We've all done it, either unavoidably or simply because we weren't paying attention to our surroundings. Most of us were left with nothing more than a headache, some swelling, perhaps a few stitches, or even a minor concussion. Read more.
Remember "pop quizzes" that your teachers sprang to determine whether you were keeping up with your homework? Unless you were a sterling student, they sent your heart and pulse racing and thumping at such a pace that you were certain they could be heard three classrooms away. Read more.
It's mid-winter and you're feeling some familiar symptoms: aches, a fever and cough, fatigue, the feeling that someone is sitting on your chest - and all of it coming on in a matter of hours. You think it might be the flu, but you're not sure. Read more.
For many people, the holidays are associated with happiness, gift giving, parties and family. Anticipation often runs high - there's an expectation that we should feel joyous, generous and grateful, but the way we think we should feel and our actual emotions don't always match. Read more.
What's in a number? When it comes to preventing diseases like diabetes, numbers can be critical. As November and Diabetes Awareness Month draw to a close, we're reminded of the need to watch the figures that matter most to our health. Read More.
Every October individuals and families all over the country put on their finest pink ribbons to raise awareness for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer is first). The American Cancer Society estimates that 212,920 women will be diagnosed with and 40,970 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2006. Read More.
From the time we were wedged into our high chairs we've been hearing the words "eat your fruits and vegetables" - and for good reason. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals and fiber that may help protect you from many chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Read more. 
As we begin to deflate the pool rafts and start stocking up on spiral notebooks, it can only mean one thing; it's back-to-school time. September can be stressful as parents and children try to get back into a school-year routine. Here are some guidelines to help you and your kids prepare to head to the classroom.   July 2006 Newsletter - Men's Health Summertime is in full swing! As vacations beckon and life slows down just a bit, this is a great opportunity for men to take stock of their health. Healthline is your one-stop resource for a wide variety of men's health information, all from trusted sources. Visit the Men's Health Channel to get started. Read more.
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