Finding Your Asthma Management Plan
Asthma can't be cured, but you can control it to reduce the amount and severity of your symptoms.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Exercise and Fitness Zone
You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity
is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic
disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that
it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.
Hepatitis Zone
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by one of several viruses. More than 150,000 hepatitis infections occur annually in the United States, but the different viruses produce different outcomes for these infections.
Skin Health Zone
The skin is your body's largest organ. It protects you against bacteria, viruses, dirt, wind, heat and cold. And it serves as a "window" to the body, alerting doctors when something is wrong.
Today's Health News
Health Highlights: May 11, 2008
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85 Hepatitis C Cases Confirmed at Las Vegas Clinics
Flu Vaccine Makers Preparing 143 Million Doses for Next Season
Marijuana Linked to Teen Mental Health Problems
New Formulation of Coagulation Factor Approved by FDA
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Restless Legs Drug
Health Tip of the Day
Children and Secondhand Smoke
Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of asthma, respiratory illness, middle ear infections and tooth decay in children. Forty-three percent of children in this country are exposed to secondhand smoke in their own homes, according to the American Lung Association.