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ADD/ADHD

Learn about the symptoms of ADD and ADHD and new approaches to treating learning disabilities in children.

Allergy

Allergy treatment information. Learn the symptoms of a food allergy, how to treat dog allergies, cat allergies, mold allergies and other allergy problems.

Alternative Medicine

From yoga techniques to acupuncture to herbal supplements, learn all about alternative therapies, medicines and nutrition.

Alzheimer's Disease

Learn about alzheimer's disease symptoms such as memory loss and senile dementia. Find out about the treatments and causes, as well as the stages of alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Arthritis

Information on the different types of arthritis - the symptoms treatments and medications. Learn about rheumatoid arthritis symptoms as well as osteoarthritis, joint pain and general bodyaches and pains.

Asthma

What is asthma? What are the causes and symptoms of asthma? Find information about asthma treatments and asthma medications for both children and adults.

Dieting & Weight Loss

Evaluate a wide range of weight loss programs and choose a diet plan based on your health and lifestyle needs. Consider the pros and cons of low carbohydrate diets, low fat diets, bariatric surgery.

Body Aches & Pains

Information on early lupus symptoms and common Lyme disease symptoms, and unravel the mystery behind the common aches and pains of fibromyalgia.

Breast Cancer

Educational articles and videos with information on breast cancer symptoms, prevention strategies, screening techniques, and new breast cancer treatments.

Cancer Awareness

Information about cancer symptoms and treatments. Explore the latest research on cancers of the lung, breast, prostate, blood, and colon.

Cardio Health

Expert information on high blood pressure symptoms, heart disease, and general cardiovascular health. Learn about type 2 diabetes and hypertension as well.

Caregiver

From frequent urination causes and overactive bladder to Parkinson's disease and stroke - make informed eldercare and home health care choices for your loved ones.

Children's Health

Learn the symptoms of attention deficit disorder, ADHD and other child learning disabilities. Learn valuable parenting tips and information on parenting toddlers through teens.

Cholesterol

A complete cholesterol resource, with helpful features ranging from low cholesterol diets to tips for lowering your cholesterol levels.

Colon Cancer

Recognize the signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Stay informed about diseases of the colon, cancer screening, and colon cancer treatments.

Contraception

Birth control and abortion information. Learn about the morning after pill and and birth control pills.

COPD/Emphysema

Information on emphysema symptoms and treatment as well as COPD.

Dental Health

Information on a broad range of dental health topics, including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and general dental health.

Diabetes

Learn about early diabetes symptoms, diabetic diet information, type 1 diabetes, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Find general information on diabetes treatment.

Endocrine Disorders

Information on osteoporosis, brain cancer, and hypothyroidism, along with other thyroid disorders. Also learn about human growth hormone and its associated dangers.

Epilepsy

Get the facts on epilepsy and epileptic seizures? Information on the symptoms of epilepsy as well as the causes, treatment and medications for adult and childhood epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Erectile Dysfunction

With more remedies on the market than ever, male sexual dysfunction is a highly treatable problem. Learn about the penis enlargement pump, surgical options, and other remedies for erectile dysfunction.

Eye Care

Learn about glaucoma symptoms and cataracts, as well as laser eye surgery and other treatments for vision problems.

Fertility

When it comes to the challenges and solutions you face on the road to conception, there’s no such thing as too much information. Learn as much as you can about fertility, infertility, and IVF.

Fitness

No matter what shape you’re in, get the inside scoop and check out the latest articles and webcasts on physical fitness, weight lifting programs, and other men’s and women’s fitness information.

Gastrointestinal Health

Learn about the symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome-IBS, irritable bowel disease-IBD and stomach cancer. Find new treatment information on gastrointestinal health.

Gynecologic Health

Get the inside story on vaginal yeast infections and candidiasis. Take care of your vaginal health and benefit from information on causes, symptoms, treatments, and cures.

Hair Loss

Hair loss and baldness are more treatable than ever. Learn about hair loss treatment options for alopecia, male pattern baldness, and thinning hair in both men and women.

Headache

Learn about migraine headache symptoms and treatment. Get information on the various types of headaches such as migraine headaches, sinus headaches, and cluster headaches, among others. Find out the causes of headaches and how to get relief.

Healthcare Today

Stay abreast of changes in healthcare insurance and managed care. Knowledge plus understanding equal empowerment.

Healthy Aging

Healthy aging is a journey and a process. Learn about bladder problems, the stages of Alzheimer's disease, and other important health issues affecting how we age.

Heartburn

Heartburn, GERD and Acid Reflux help. Learn about acid reflux symptoms and the causes for heartburn as well as new treatment options for acid reflux, GERD and heartburn.

HIV & AIDS

Educational programs on AIDS and HIV symptoms and treatments. Stay informed about new developments on the AIDS/HIV front.

Infectious Diseases

Get information on the prevention, management, and treatment of infectious diseases. Benefit from articles and educational programming on HIV and AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, and STD.

Kidney Health

Protect the health of your kidneys by staying informed about the causes and symptoms of kidney infections or failure. Kidney stones and other kidney problems are also covered.

Leukemia

Information on leukemia, including novel treatments such as Gleevec. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and other leukemia types.

Liver Health

Learn to recognize the symptoms of liver disease, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

Lung Cancer

Learn about lung cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for small cell and non-small cell lung cancer.

Lymphomas Overview

Learn about Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, as well as current lymphoma treatments, symptoms and information on different lymphoma types.

Men's Health

Today, many new treatments are available for men with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and other conditions affecting men’s sexual health. Learn about symptoms, early detection, and new treatment approaches.

Mental Health

Find in-depth information about clinical depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD in adults, teens, and children. Expand your understanding of mental illness and the learn techniques for managing stress.

Multiple Sclerosis

Information on multiple sclerosis. Learn about multiple sclerosis symptoms as well as the latest MS treatment options.

Nutrition

Answers to questions about nutrition, obesity, herbal and nutritional supplements, and the role of diet in improving and maintaining your health.

Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis? Learn about osteoporosis symptoms, prevention and treatment. Find out the causes of osteoporosis, why done density tests are important and more.

Parkinson's Disease

Information on Parkinson’s disease. Learn about Parkinson's disease treatments, symptoms, new research and medication.

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Do you think you might be pregnant? Learn about pregnancy symptoms, as well as how to stay healthy during the 9 months before childbirth.

Prostate Health

Information about prostate health, prostate cancer symptoms, enlarged prostate and benign prostate conditions.

Sexual Health

Information about prostate health, prostate cancer symptoms, enlarged prostate and benign prostate conditions.

Skin Health

From psoriasis to atopic eczema and from dermatitis to skin cancer - learn about the treatments and symptoms of skin disorders and skin cancer.

Sleep Disorders

Sleeping disorder information. Learn about insomnia and sleep disorders like sleep walking, snoring, sleep apnea and other sleep problems.

Stroke

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the causes of transient ischemic attacks (TIA), and the symptoms of mini-strokes, as well as stroke rehabilitation and recovery.

Teen Health

Just for teens, read articles about teenage pregnancy, contraception methods, and other teen health and sexuality issues. Also find general information on adolescent development.

Thyroid Health

Information on thyroid disease symptoms and treatments, including hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, plus a wide range of other thyroid problems.

Urologic Health

Information on frequent urination causes and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and overactive bladder. Learn about yeast infections, prostate cancer symptoms and kidney stones.

Vascular Diseases

Learn to recognize the signs of a stroke and congestive heart disease, while staying informed about heart disease, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease.

Women's Health

Women's health and fitness information. Information covering women's health issues such as sexual health, healthy aging and pregnancy.

Workplace Health

Control stress in the workplace and improve your occupational health profile. Health and safety at work, along with appropriate diet and exercise, are important factors in your overall health.
 

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