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1 in 4 Children with Autism Go Undiagnosed
1 Simple Strategy Saves Sight as You Age
10 Questions to Ask After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
3 Reasons for Your Painful Periods
3 Ways to Stay On Track With Your Blood Pressure Medicine
4 Keys to a Healthy Pregnancy
4 Tips for Living with a Pelvic Floor Disorder
4 Ways to Improve Your Workout and the Environment at the Same Time
5 Differences to Know About Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
5 Good for You Foods to Boost Your Nutrition
6 Tips for Life as a Cancer Survivor
6 Ways Men Can Take Better Care of Their Health
7 Strategies that Protect Against Colon Cancer
9 Bad Habits That Can Put You at Risk for a Sports Injury
A Simple Fix to Keep Back Pain at Bay
After-Pregnancy Blues: Cause for Concern?
Been Diagnosed with Cancer? Here’s What to Do
Boost Your Immunity
Bringing Dementia Out of the Shadows
Can Plant Milks Replace Dairy in Your Diet?
Can Surgery Solve Breastfeeding Woes?
Caregivers Care for Yourselves
Children Can Outgrow Weight Problems—With Some Healthy Changes
Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Could a Counselor Help You?
Could Plants Preserve Your Brainpower?
Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability?
Crohn’s Disease: Not a ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Condition
CT Scans May Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
Deadly Skin Cancer Is on the Rise Among Young People
Decoding Popular Diets
Disposable vs. Cloth Diapers: The Straight Poop
Do’s and Don’ts for Springtime Allergies
Does Mommy Wine Culture Pose Health Risks?
Does Social Media Motivate or Discourage You to Work Out?
Don’t Let a Chronic Condition Sideline You from Exercise
Elevate Your Outdoor Workout
Exercise Safe, Even Helpful, for Heart Failure
Fight Age-Related Weight Gain
Following Doctor’s Orders Improves Survival After a Heart Attack
Grocery Shopping in the Age of COVID-19
Grow an Allergy-Friendly Garden This Spring
Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Health Benefits of Fish and Seafood
Hot, Hot, Hot! Exercise Safely in Summer
How Doctors Diagnose Chronic Pain
How to Fight Fatigue
How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
How to Spot Fake News on Social Media
HPV Vaccine and Boys: Know the Facts
Is It Just a Cough—Or Childhood Asthma?
Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Know the Signs of Depression and Anxiety
Love to Tan? You "Bedder" Believe You Need a Skin Cancer Check
Magic Pill for Heart Health? Cut 300 Calories a Day
Managing Stable COPD
Men and Belly Fat: No Laughing Matter
Menu Planning? Try These 5 Heart-Smart Substitutions
Not All Fevers Need Treatment
Obesity’s Gender Divide: Health Effects Differ for Men, Women
Older Adults: Preventive Screenings Are Key for Living a Healthy Life
Parenting During a Crisis: Signs of Anxiety in Children
Picky Eating … or Eating Disorder?
Prediabetes on the Rise in Teenagers
Pregnant During COVID-19: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting a Pandemic
Probiotics: Be Wary of Online Claims
Protect Yourself Against Breast and Cervical Cancer
Protein Powers Muscle Maintenance
Real World Tips on Being a Healthy Parent
Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand Vaping: Both Bad for Kids
Seniors: Find Your Strength Inspiration
Should You Be Tested for the Breast Cancer Gene?
Should You Take a Daily Aspirin to Protect Your Heart?
Statin Medicines: Get the Facts, Stat!
Strategies to Keep the Weight Off
Swamped at Work? Beat Stress with These 5 Tips
Take the Lead in Colorectal Screenings
Teens and Vaping: A Dangerous Mix
The Below-the-Belt Warning Sign Men Shouldn’t Ignore
The Big Benefits of Eating Less Meat
The Health Benefits of Male Friendships
The Hidden Health Risk for ‘Tough Guys’
Weather Life's Storms
Weight-Loss Surgery Is a Helpful Tool, Not the Whole Toolbox
What You Should Know About Atrial Fibrillation
What’s New in Menopause Therapies
When You're Diagnosed With Both Asthma and COPD
Why ‘Weight?’ Trim Your Cancer Risks Now
Why Cancer Survivors Should Hit the Gym
Why Do Girls Take Longer Than Boys to Recover from Concussions?
Why Well-Woman Visits Are Important—And What to Ask
Women, Listen Up: New Warnings About Heart Attack Symptoms
Women: Midlife Isn’t Too Late to Slash Stroke Risk
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