Viewing: 25-36 of 56 | All
What You Can Do About Dog Bites
Dogs are responsible for 85% to 90% of all animal bites. But, many incidents can be avoided.
What You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis can cause strokes, heart attacks, and death. But you can prevent this condition with things like a heart-healthy diet, exercise, and keeping a healthy weight.
What You Can Do to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse can happen in any family and in any neighborhood. Studies have shown that child abuse crosses all boundaries of income, race, ethnic heritage, and religious faith. Read on for helpful tips for stopping child abuse.
What You Need to Know About Heroin
Until recently, heroin was not considered a problem among children of middle-class parents. But lately, it has been showing up in new places. Today the typical user could be a person from any race, part of the country, socioeconomic level, or age.
What You Need to Know About Mental Illness
Learning symptoms of mental illness can help you recognize when you or a loved one need help.
What You Need to Know About Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting can make you feel miserable. But it's important to remember that these are not diseases. Rather, they are symptoms of many illnesses.
What's Up with Sinusitis?
Millions of Americans are affected by sinusitis every year. But it's often misdiagnosed and misunderstood by people with the condition. Here's what you need to know.
When a Family Grieves
Learning about grief and how it affects your family can help you get through the difficult times together. It may even help your family grow stronger.
When Can a Child Wear Contact Lenses
There are no set rules on when children can wear contact lenses. Much depends on the responsibility level of the child.
When Poisonous Spiders Bite
Two types of spiders found in the U.S. can cause illness in people. One type is the widow spider of which the black widow is the best known. The other type is the recluse. Read on to learn more.
When to Call for Help
Find detailed information on when to call for help in an emergency situation.
When to Call Your Child's Healthcare Provider
For parents of a newborn, first-time parents, or any anxious mom or dad, it may be hard to tell a true health threat that needs a healthcare provider's attention from a frightening, yet simple, illness that doesn't need medical treatment. Most sniffles, sneezes, and stomachaches don't need medical attention. But how do you know when it's time to call the healthcare provider?