Family Resources: Health Library

Safer Sex Guidelines

The only safe sex is no sex, most healthcare providers say. But certain precautions and safe behaviors can reduce a person's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Salmonella Infections

Salmonella is caused by the bacteria salmonella. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause diarrhea in humans. There are many different kinds of salmonella bacteria.

Scars

Detailed information on the different types of scars, and how to treat them.

Scoping Out Sunglasses

You may think we wear sunglasses for comfort and fashion. But here's the most important reason to wear sunglasses: to protect the health of your eyes.

Screening Tests for Common Diseases

Detailed information on the most common types of screening tests for common diseases.

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year, most often fall or winter. Here's what you need to know.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Quiz

If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Seasoned Salmon for One

Serve with cooked, chopped spinach to which you've added low-fat sour cream, cooked instant brown rice, and a bit of butter.

Second Trimester

During this trimester, the weight of your growing baby will multiply more than 7 times — and you will start showing more.

Sex During Pregnancy

In most cases, sex during pregnancy is safe. In fact, with your healthcare provider's approval, sexual relations can continue until delivery.

Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer

Treatment for cancer can cause many changes that may affect your sexuality. It can also change the physical or emotional closeness you share with another person. Different treatments can cause different physical and psychological changes that can affect how you feel, look, and function. These changes may be temporary, or they may last a long time.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Women suffer more frequent and severe symptoms from STDs. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to both infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Sheet Pan Dijon Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes

Ingredientscooking spray (such as canola oil)1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 lb.)2 tbsp. Dijon mustard1 tbsp. honey1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (juice from about 1/4 to 1/2 a lemon)2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp.)1 tsp. dehydrated, minced onion1 tsp.

Shingles

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common infection of the nerves that is caused by a virus. It causes a painful rash or small blisters on an area of skin.

Short Height in Children

Some children grow more slowly than others. Height in the low normal range is still normal, healthcare providers say.

Shoulder Pain and Problems

Detailed information on shoulder pain and the most common types of shoulder problems.

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

A fun variation on traditional pizza toppings, with shrimp, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella.

Signs of Pregnancy/The Pregnancy Test

The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.

Signs of Respiratory Distress

It's important to learn the symptoms of respiratory distress to know how to respond the right way.

Simple Exercises to Make You Limber

Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most neglected part of people's fitness regimens. Stretching can reduce your injury risk and help you become more limber, regardless of your age and physical condition.

Simple Salmon with Dill Sauce

Serve hot or cold with dill sauce: low-fat sour cream, cucumber, and fresh dill.

Simple Steps to Help You Eat Better

In a healthy choice contest, fresh fruit would win out over a slice of pie any day. But many of us find it hard to resist the dessert. Here are tips to help you eat nutritiously.

Sjögren Syndrome

Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body's own immune system attacks its own cells and tissues by mistake. In this case, it attacks the glands that produce moisture. It commonly causes dry skin, dry eyes, and dry mouth.

Skillet Zucchini with Chopped Tomatoes

Fast and easy side dish that's ready in minutes.

Skin Cancer: Prevention

Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun.

Skin Pigment Disorders

Detailed information on the most common types of skin pigment disorders, including albinism, melasma, vitiligo, and skin pigment loss following sun damage.

Skin Self-Exam

Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam.

Skin Tests

Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including patch testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture.

Sleep and Your Child

Without enough shut-eye, children are more likely to struggle with their school studies, do poorly on the playing field, and suffer depression.

Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy

The best sleeping position for you is on your side, especially the left side, because it allows for maximum blood flow to the fetus and improves your kidney function.

Slow Cooker to the Rescue!

This classic kitchen tool can’t be beat when it comes to healthy, homemade meals.

Smart Ways to Resolve Conflicts at Home

Conflict and anger are natural parts of family life. But how you handle them makes all the difference in having good relationships with loved ones.

Smoking and Asthma

Did you know that smoking cigarettes can make your asthma worse?

Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

Smoking tops the list of risk factors for heart disease. Learn more about how smoking affects your heart, and get some helpful tips to quit smoking.

Smoking and Pregnancy

Don't smoke during your pregnancy and limit how much time you spend in environments where there is secondhand smoke.

Smoking and Respiratory Diseases

Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.

Smoking Hurts Your Back

Smoking damages your arteries, and it’s thought that the damaged arteries in the discs and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury.

Smoky Three-Bean Soup

It's soup season. Indulge with this smoky, protein-rich recipe.

Social Drinking vs. Problem Drinking

A helpful guide to understanding the effects of alcohol, the signs of problem drinking, and how to drink safely.

Southeastern Fresh Ginger Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm and satisfying soup, with fresh Asian flavors.

Spanish Omelet / Tortilla española

This tasty dish provides a healthy array of vegetables and can be used for breakfast, brunch, or any meal!

Special Caution on Sports-Related Concussions in Children

Concussions affect many athletes, but these sports injuries are the least understood.

Special Foot Care for Diabetes

It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet.

Special Spirals

Tired of eating the same old sandwich for lunch? Roll up the ingredients in a tortilla to make a brand new lunchbox treat that’s fun and easy to eat!

Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelet

Looking to get more greens into your diet? Start early in the day with this fluffy and hearty omelet. Packed with spinach and sprinkled with crumbled goat cheese, it makes a great savory breakfast.

Spinach Berry Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed1 tbsp. dried minced onion in cup with 2 tbsp. warm water1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar, flavored with citrus1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. Dijon mustard1/2 tsp. black pepper1/4 tsp. celery seed1/8 tsp. sea salt1/2 tsp.

Sports and Music: Both Good for Kids

Organized sports for children offer obvious benefits such as physical fitness and sportsmanship, but did you know that a musical education program has many of the same benefits? Music education and participation in sports are both great ways to prepare your child for future success.

Sports Safety

Because children's bodies are still growing and their coordination is still developing, children are more at risk for sports injuries than adults.

Sports-Related Injuries

What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries.

Spot Spring Allergy Triggers

If you suffer from stuffy sinuses, sneezing, and red, itchy eyes in the spring, here are steps to help prevent symptoms.

Sprained Ankles Need Attention

When you sprain an ankle, 1 or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn.

Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference?

If you've sprained your ankle, you know what pain is. But maybe that "sprain" was a "strain" or possibly even a "break." The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal.

Stacked Fruit Salad for One

A refreshing treat of layered fruit, yogurt, and ricotta cheese.

Stages of Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer disease is a type of brain disorder. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in personality. It is a type of dementia.

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) in Children

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has been scalded or burned by hot liquid. It’s more common in the summer and fall.

Start Some Healthy Holiday Traditions

December can be stressful. But you and your family can adopt some new traditions that may help ease the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.

Start the School Year Off Right with Healthier Lunches

Back-to-school is a time to start fresh—and that includes rethinking kids’ lunchtime routines. With childhood obesity affecting nearly one in five children in the U.S., you may be concerned about keeping your children a healthy weight. Or maybe you’d like to save a little money. Packing school lunches is a great way to accomplish these goals.

Status Epilepticus

A seizure that lasts at least 30 minutes is called status epilepticus, or a prolonged seizure. This is a medical emergency that may lead to permanent brain damage or death. Many medical experts become concerned that a seizure is status epilepticus after it lasts 5 to 10 minutes.

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