Family Resources: Health Library

Macrocephaly in Children

Macrocephaly means large head size. There are many reasons a baby or child may have a large head size.

Maintaining Weight Loss

Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.

Maintaining Weight Once You've Quit Smoking

People sometimes gain weight when they stop smoking. But you can reduce your chances of adding extra pounds. You just need to take steps to prevent it.

Maintaining Your Personal Health Record

A personal health record can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to get faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care. Read on to learn more about creating one.

Making a Plan to Treat Pain With Opioids

Opioids are strong medicines that work by blocking or suppressing how your body feels pain. Before prescribing opioids, your health care provider will work closely with you to form a treatment plan.

Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease

Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. You can take care of your heart by making lifestyle changes.

Making Family Fitness Fun

Activity can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It can also lessen feelings of depression, and boost confidence. As children get older, they often reduce their physical activity. Because of this, making activity a family priority is key.

Making Sense of Medical Advice

If seemingly contradictory health news has you confused, it's time to learn how to read between the lines.

Making Sense of Medicare Options

Medicare is the federal program that helps people 65 and older pay for their healthcare. Here is a step-by-step process to help you get started.

Making the Home Environment Safe

Home safety is important when you're caring for an ill, aging, or disabled person. Use this helpful checklist as a guide.

Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy

The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.

Male Infertility

Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means he can't start a pregnancy with a female partner. Read on to learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Mammograms and Breast Health

Detailed information on mammograms, including the different types, how a mammogram is done, and recommended screening guidelines.

Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue

Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.

Managing COPD: Medicines for Long-Term Control

You may need several types of medicine to control your COPD symptoms. You may take some of these medicines using an inhaler. Others you may take by mouth.

Managing High Blood Pressure With the DASH Diet

Following the DASH diet reduces blood pressure. This diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. And it emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Read on to learn more about it.

Managing Stress

Emotional stress can have a serious effect on the body. But a healthy, well-balanced diet and regular exercise can help. Read on for more tips.

Managing Work-Related Stress

An overview of workplace stress, with helpful tips and exercises to help you relax and relieve some pressure.

Managing Your Asthma Medicines

Medicines play a key role in controlling asthma. Some help to prevent symptoms. Others are used to treat symptoms.

Managing Your Diabetes Medicines

For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips.

Many Youngsters Suck Their Thumbs

Young children often suck on their thumbs. It's perfectly normal. But some parents worry about it.

Mastitis

Detailed information on breastfeeding and mastitis.

Meatloaf with Hidden Veggies

1 lb. lean ground turkey1 cup grated zucchini (about one medium zucchini)½ cup grated carrots (about one medium carrot)½ cup grated yellow onion (about one medium onion)1 cup uncooked oats2 egg whites1½ tsp. Italian seasoning½ tsp. garlic salt½ cup tomato sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Medicines to Treat ADHD in Children

Children who have ADHD are often given medicine as part of their treatment plan. The type of medicine most often chosen is a psychostimulant. Read on to learn more.

Mediterranean Diced Salad

What a combo: chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, and grape tomatoes.

Melanoma: Diagnosis

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have melanoma, you will likely need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Melon Snowmen Kebabs

It's cute! It's fruit! This treat is a snowman you can eat!

Men and Mental Health

Mental illness can cause different symptoms in men than in women. So some disorders in men may be harder to recognize. Here's what you need to know.

Ménière Disease

Ménière disease is a balance disorder. It causes a severe spinning sensation (vertigo), hearing issues, loss of balance, and headaches.

Menstrual Cycle: An Overview

A woman is generally most fertile (able to become pregnant) a few days before, during, and after ovulation.

Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need

When your life seems to be spinning out of control, it's OK to seek professional mental health help.

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.

Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes

Metabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That's also a sign of prediabetes.

Metabolic Syndrome and Soft Drinks

Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic Syndrome Worksheet

Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider.

Metabolic Syndrome: Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk

Learn some tips for keeping your heart healthy, from controlling your blood pressure to keeping your cholesterol in check.

Metabolic Syndrome: Managing Salt

A key way to reduce the effects of metabolic syndrome is to lower high blood pressure. Reducing the amount of salt (sodium) in your diet is a great start.

Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) in Adults

A middle ear infection occurs behind the eardrum. It is most often caused by a virus or bacteria. Most kids have at least 1 middle ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. But adults can also get them.

Migraine News: How’s the Weather?

More than half of migraine sufferers are affected by weather.

Migraine: It’s Time to Call Your Healthcare Provider

If your migraine pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different, it could be a sign of a more serious medical condition.

Migraines and Auras

About 1 out of 3 migraine sufferers also have auras. Read on to understand more about this link.

Migraines- Should You Take Preventive Medicine

For some people, taking medicine every day can help prevent migraines and make them less painful when they occur.

Migraines: A Monthly Misery?

Women who have migraines around the start of their period may be able to prevent them.

Minding Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Pandemic-related changes may have you and your loved ones worried, overwhelmed, or even scared. Now more than ever, you need to mind your mental health.

Molds in the Environment

Molds are found everywhere in the environment, both indoors and outdoors, and throughout the year.

Monoclonal Gammopathies

Monoclonal gammopathies are conditions in which abnormal proteins are found in the blood.

Moving Your Toddler from Crib to Bed

Moving your child from the crib to a first bed is a milestone event. But more than the bittersweet emotional concerns, your priorities will be safety and a healthy sleep routine.