More than half of all adult Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Who is at risk? What can you do about it? Find the answers you need.
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With its social and financial pressures, December can be stressful. But you and your family can adopt some new traditions that may help ease the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.
Antibiotics can treat infections that once killed many people. But using these medicines when they shouldn’t be has let certain bacteria to become resistant to them. Learn more about this important issue by taking this quiz.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a term that refers to temporary or permanent damage to the peripheral nerves – the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. This damage is one of the most common complications of diabetes.
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.
Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for this type of cancer.
The first step in handling hypoglycemia is knowing the warning signs. They can be different for everyone. So take note of your own symptoms.