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Individual Health Guides
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From infancy to their teens, children’s bodies and minds change at a breathtaking pace. Along the way, their parents must make smart medical and…
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LGBTQ+
Things are different than they used to be for lesbian, gay, transgender and questioning individuals who face growing acceptance and the ability to live… -
Students
Suddenly, children are young adults attending college and experiencing more freedom to control their daily lives than ever before. Naturally, as they feel their… -
Seniors
As the population gets ever older, seniors face a looming crisis in the shortage of caregivers that’s only expected to grow worse. While many… -
Men
Although men tend to avoid doctors, their health is influenced by social and hormonal factors that warrant medical attention throughout their lives. That’s because… -
Women
In addition to fertility and child bearing, women’s reproductive systems affect their bodies throughout their lives. Estrogen influences many of their developmental changes, even… -
Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings with it a number of physical and hormonal changes. It’s a time when women need to educate themselves to inform their decisions… -
Veterans
Military veterans experience a range of service-related health conditions, including hearing damage, traumatic brain injury, PTSD and toxic exposure to asbestos and burn pits.

Interactive Health Guide
The foundation of a long, happy life is knowing how to take care of your health. You only get one body. You can take care of it by learning how your body grows, what diseases or conditions to look out for and how to avoid risky products. Men's bodies are different from women's. All of our bodies change from childhood, through adulthood and into old age. Learn about each stage of life, and become a well-informed health consumer to improve your quality of life.
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Diabetes
More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes. The most common form is Type 2 diabetes. Physicians can prescribe medications for Type 2… -
Drug Interactions
Mixing prescription drugs with over-the-counter drugs, supplements and certain foods can lead to dangerous interactions and reactions. -
Medical Device and Drug Disposal
Pills, patches and needles can pose unintended and potentially fatal threats if they aren't disposed of properly. That's why authorities created regulations for safe… -
Off-Label Drug Use
Although the FDA approves all prescription drugs sold in the United States, the agency can’t limit how doctors prescribe drugs after they’re on the… -
Mental Health
Mental health is a measurement of a person’s psychological, social and emotional well-being. It affects the way people think, feel and act. Poor mental… -
Birth Control
Most Americans use birth control to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. There are many types of birth control available in the U.S. Each… -
The Importance of Oral Health in Comprehensive Health Care
Taking care of your teeth is about more than just maintaining a pretty smile. Oral health is directly linked to a person’s overall health,… -
Vaccine Schedule
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a vaccination schedule for infants, children, adolescents and adults. The CDC updates its recommendations each… -
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that causes significant memory loss and impairs a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks. Scientists have… -
Safe Prescription Drug Use
In this era of modern medicine, there’s a pharmacological fix for many ailments, but sometimes, the remedies can cause their own set of problems.… -
How to Read a Drug Label
Drug labels for over-the-counter and prescription medicines provide important information on safe and proper medication use. But patients may not always read labels, or… -
Digestive Health
Good digestive health allows the body to properly break down food and absorb nutrients to keep the body healthy. People with healthy digestion are… -
Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular health applies to the health of your heart and all your blood vessels. While cardiovascular conditions may be inherited, many of its risk… -
Cancer
Cancer is a group of related diseases, including lung, breast and colorectal cancer. Every type of cancer is caused by changes to DNA. These… -
Maculopathy
Maculopathy is a progressive disease that can lead to vision loss, usually in both eyes. The disease affects a part of the eye in… -
Arthritis
Arthritis is degeneration or inflammation in the joints, and it can affect one or more joints. Out of the more than 100 types of… -
COVID-19: A Consumer’s Guide to the Coronavirus
Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from the coronavirus, and find important updates on access to medication, health insurance coverage and… -
A Patient’s Guide to Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows patients to have a remote, non-emergency office visit with their health care provider by using a smartphone, computer or tablet. -
What to Do If Your Drug Is Recalled
Drug recalls are more common than people think, but most are minor and don’t pose a major threat. If your prescription medication is on… -
Rash and Skin Disorders
A rash is an area of swollen, irritated skin that manifests in different patterns and varying shades of red, purple or brown. -
The Sun and Your Medications
Several common over-the-counter and prescription medications can trigger toxic and allergic reactions to natural or artificial ultraviolet light — a condition called photosensitivity. -
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for at least six months, though it may last for years. An injury, disease or infection may have… -
Taking Antibiotics Safely
Make sure to ask your medical provider or pharmacist how to take antibiotics safely, and always take them exactly as directed. -
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic, painful bladder condition that affects millions of Americans. People with IC have discomfort and pain in the bladder and…
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