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Informative and often surprising, these quizzes test your knowledge of today's health concerns. Find out your score and learn more about these pertinent health issues.
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Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. About one in five teens and adults have genital herpes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find out more about genital herpes by taking this quiz, based on information from the CDC.
For anyone who has had gout, the experience is not one that's easily forgotten. It causes sudden, intense pain and tenderness in a joint. Find out more about gout by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Growth plates are found on the long bones of children and teenagers. These plates are areas of growing tissue near the end of the bones, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Test your knowledge of growth plates by taking this quiz, based on information from the NIAMS.
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Head lice are insects that are found, as the name suggests, on the head. They are common human parasites. Learn more about head lice by taking this quiz, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time for couples. You spend time wondering about your baby-to-be and making plenty of preparations to welcome the newest member of your family. By taking this quiz, you can learn which lifestyle behaviors are most helpful and which may be harmful to your developing child.
Hearing loss can occur for many reasons. Sometimes it occurs as people age. Sometimes it occurs after a long exposure to loud sounds. Learn more about hearing and hearing loss by taking this quiz.
You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart disease by taking this quiz.
Knowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a longer, healthier life. Take this quiz to find out more about reducing your risk for heart disease.
How healthy is your heart? Find out more by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
As a woman, do you know what your risk is for developing heart disease?
You might be surprised. Take this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association,
and see how much you know about heart disease in women.
A hot summer day can be just as deadly as a chilly winter one for older adults. Take this quiz to see how much you know about heat stroke and heat exhaustion. It's based on information from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What do you know about the herbs and spices we use in our food.
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Impotence is also called "erectile dysfunction." Find out how much you know about the causes and treatment of impotence.
Test your knowledge of vaccinations against a variety of diseases
that can affect your child. This quiz is based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many American teenagers experiment with intoxicating inhalants. These substances can be deadly, however. Find out more about inhalant abuse by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Your knees are complex joints, and that makes them more likely to be injured. Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play. Test your knowledge of knees by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Older adults often suffer from depression needlessly because they fail to recognize its signs or are reluctant to talk with their doctor about it. In addition, friends and family may think that the symptoms of depression they see in an older person are just a passing mood. Depression, however, is a medical illness. Learn more about depression in the elderly by taking this quiz.
Test your knowledge of lead poisoning and how to protect your family. This quiz is based on information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
People who need long-term care include those with a chronic illness or a physical handicap. Learn more about long-term care planning by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
What's the secret to a long, healthy life? The secret is that it depends on you -- and you can take steps to keep yourself healthy in the long run. Find out what you know about living longer by taking this true-false quiz.
There's a lot of information about the dangers of high blood pressure, but low blood pressure can endanger your health, too.
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Test your knowledge of what steps to take to catch breast cancer in the early stages.
Knowing about marijuana can help you recognize its use in others, so you can encourage them to seek treatment. Marijuana is a street drug made from the flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the hemp plant. It is usually smoked as a cigarette, in a pipe or in a cigar in which the tobacco has been replaced with marijuana. Marijuana also can be consumed by mixing with foods or brewing into a tea. To learn more about marijuana, take this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Learn how to better manage your medications by taking this quiz.
To keep your memory sharp, it's helpful to understand factors that affect memory for better or for worse.
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