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Take Action to Beat Heart Disease
Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.
Take Care When Raking Leaves
Raking and disposing of leaves is more than a chore. It's a vigorous aerobic workout. Although exercise is good for you, this workout is full of demanding repetitive motions. Read on for helpful safety tips.
Take Care with Nasal Sprays
A medicated nasal decongestant spray may offer fast relief when your nose is congested and running. But using them for too long can cause problems. Learn about some other options, as well as how to treat young children.
Taking a Baby's or Child's Temperature
For a parent who needs to take an infant's or child's temperature, there are now five digital thermometer choices.
Taking Care of Cuts and Scrapes
Cuts and scrapes are everyday occurrences, and most can be safely treated at home. Knowing how to clean and care for a cut yourself and when to get a healthcare provider’s care can help reduce infection and speed healing.
Taking Good Care of Your Eyes
Often, people with vision problems wait far longer than necessary or sensible before getting an eye exam. Everyone should have a regular exam every year or two.
Taking NSAIDs Safely
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are a popular choice for pain relief. But even though you can buy them without a prescription, that doesn’t mean they aren’t without risks. Here’s what you need to know to use them properly.
Taking Opioid Medicine
For your health and safety, it's important to take opioids exactly as directed. This helps make sure they work as they should.
Talking With Your Kids About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
Talking with your child about drugs, alcohol and tobacco is hard. But you can't afford to ignore these topics. Kids learn about these substances and feel pressure to use them at a very young age.
Talking with Your Teen About Sex
Studies show that about half of U.S. teens have had sex by age 18. Read on for helpful tips about educating your kids about sex.
Teaching Kids to Wash Their Hands
How can you get your kids into the handwashing habit? We've got a few tips for you below.
Teen Health Quiz
Take this multiple-choice quiz to answer your questions about teen health. Example: Routine physical examinations should be done how often during the teen years?
Teenagers and Summer Jobs
Parents often wonder whether their child is ready to get a job. One way to answer this question is to check on the labor laws that affect children and youths.
Teens and Prescription Drugs
Many young people take prescription medicines because they believe they are safer than street drugs. But they can be just as dangerous if taken improperly. Read on to learn more.
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Detailed information on temporomandibular disorder, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Stress and muscle tension are often factors in tension type headaches.
Teriyaki Chicken and Mango Salad
Marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight, then grill over hot coals.
Testicular Cancer: Coping with Effects on Sexuality
Whether the changes you have are short-term or long lasting, you can find ways to feel good about yourself and to be intimate with your partner. Remember to be patient and give yourself time.
Tests to Diagnose a Stroke
Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram.
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
If you are what you eat, that's even more true for your teeth and gums. When you drink and eat starchy foods, you're not only feeding yourself--you're feeding the plaque that can cause havoc in your mouth.
The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis
Tendonitis is your body's way of telling you, "Enough! You're putting too much stress on this muscle and joint."
The Cardiologist
A cardiologist is a healthcare provider who has had extra training to treat problems of the heart and blood vessels. These include heart attack and heart failure.
The 'Chemobrain' Phenomenon in Breast Cancer
.Some people find that the powerful medicines used for chemotherapy treatment make them not able to think clearly or have a "fuzzy memory." If you've noticed this, it's not all in your head. It's real, something that people with cancer often call "chemobrain" or "chemo fog." Read on to learn more.
The Cluster Headache: Just Like Clockwork
Cluster headaches -- called cluster because of their pattern of striking in groups or clusters -- hit at the same time of day for a period of weeks or months, then vanish as suddenly and as mysteriously as they appeared.
The Dangers of Binge Drinking
On college campuses across the U.S., many students ages 18 to 24 are taking part in a dangerous activity called binge drinking. This means drinking alcohol to the point of getting drunk. Read on to learn more about the risks.
The Facts About Recreational Marijuana
Knowing about marijuana can help you tell if your child or someone else is using it, and help them to get treatment.
The Facts on Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most frequently reported infectious disease in the U.S. Anyone who has sex is at risk for chlamydia.
The Keys to a Successful Marriage
A marriage is based on love and respect. You, your spouse, and your relationship may grow and change with time, but these ideas can help your marriage stay successful over the years.
The Lowdown on Low Blood Pressure
Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms.
The Lungs in Pregnancy
Detailed anatomical information on the respiratory system in pregnancy.
The Menace of Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive drug. It is related to the legal stimulant amphetamine, but has stronger effects.
The Metabolic Syndrome: At Risk for Depression
A look at the link between metabolic syndrome and depression--and how to get help.
The Physical Power of Social Support
Certain behaviors may help safeguard you from illness and disease. These include exercising regularly and sleeping enough. Here may be another--staying socially connected. It may well do your body good.
The Power of Meditation
Meditation allows you to become more aware and more deliberate about your actions. It teaches you how to respond rather than react to situations in your life.
The Pregnant Mother
Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Hormones During Pregnancy Weight Gain During Pregnancy Nutrition During Pregnancy Exercise During Pregnancy Work and Pregnancy Sex During Pregnancy Sleeping During Pregnancy
The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy
Almost every drug passes from the mother's bloodstream through the placenta to the fetus. Drugs that cause dependence and addiction in the mother also cause the fetus to become addicted.
The Thyroid Gland
Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.
The Truth About Lying
If the truth be told, most of us lie to some degree, especially when faced with an alternative like hurting someone's feelings. Some of us, however, lie so often that we stop realizing it.
The Truth About Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides.
The Value of a Second Opinion
If your provider suggests non-emergency surgery or a major medical test, it can be worthwhile to get a second opinion. Here are some tips on how to do this.
Time to Fertilize? Wait a Minute!
Fertilizers aren't dangerous to handle, but chemicals used to control pests and weeds can be highly toxic. Here are tips for correct use.
Tinea Infection
Detailed information on the most common types of ringworm, including diagnosis and treatment
Tinnitus: Stopping the Sound in Your Head
About 50 million Americans have tinnitus. For nearly 25% of them, the noise they hear is distracting enough that they get medical advice. Here's what you should know.
Tips for a Successful Quit Smoking Day
If you can make it through this first day and this first week, when nicotine withdrawal symptoms are at their worst, you will be on your way to success.
Tips for Driving After Age 60
A person's ability to drive isn't based on age alone. Age-related changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes, however, may be reasons to reevaluate your abilities behind the wheel.
Tips for Raising Resilient Kids
Being a kid can be tough. You can’t always protect kids from these challenges. But you can nurture your children’s resilience to help them respond to the challenges of adolescence and successfully navigate in adulthood.
Tips to Keep Your Anger Under Control
While getting angry from time to time is inevitable, the way you express it isn't. Control your anger in a way that's better for both you and the people around you.
Tofu Stir-Fry
This dish takes only minutes to prepare. Add shrimp for something special.
Tomato and Chickpea Salad
This salad is delicious made with raspberry or peach white balsamic vinegar. But any fruit-flavored white balsamic vinegar will do nicely.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection.
Topic Index - Eye Care
Detailed information on eye care, including anatomy of the eye, eye care specialists, eye examinations, correcting or improving vision, low vision, eye disorders, and eye safety
Topic Index - Pregnancy and Childbirth
Detailed information on pregnancy and childbirth, including information on birth statistics, pregnancy planning, preconception care, prenatal care, pregnancy discomforts, pregnancy tests, pregnancy risks, pregnancy warning signs, labor and delivery, breas
Tortilla Pizzas
Low-calorie, kid-friendly recipe that provides 1 cup of healthy vegetables per serving!
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a cluster of symptoms that involve many systems of the body. Certain bacterial infections release toxins into the bloodstream. These toxins can spread to many body organs. This can cause severe damage and illness.
Tracking Symptoms of Heart Failure
If you have heart failure, knowing your body can help you manage your condition.
Transgender: Staying Healthy
As a transgender person, you may have special health concerns. Being honest and open with your healthcare provider will help you get the best care possible.
Traveling with a Chronic Condition
Any trip needs advance planning so you can be comfortable and lower your risk for worsening symptoms.
Traveling with Asthma
There are some extra challenges when traveling with asthma. The tips here can help you prevent asthma symptoms. And they will make your travel easier.
Treat Children's OTC Medicines With Care
Over-the-counter medicines can help ease a child's aches and pains, but you should know a few things before you pop open a bottle.
Treating a Minor Sports Injury
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle.
Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin
Detailed information on treating aged or sun-damaged skin.
Treating Minor Injuries in Children
Scrapes and sprains are a fact of life for most children, so it's good to know what to do when they come home with a minor injury.
Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.
Turkey Chili
Ingredients1 lb. 93 percent lean ground turkey meat8 oz. white mushrooms, finely minced1 cup finely minced yellow onion (about 1 large)1/2 cup finely minced or shredded carrots (about 1 large)1/2 cup finely minced bell pepper (red, orange or green)2 tsp.
Turkey Ratatouille Chili
A flavorful variation on an old standard.
Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices
Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track.
Types of Genetic Testing
Chromosome studies may be performed when a child is born with multiple birth defects. They may also be done when people have certain types of leukemias and lymphomas, to look for specific chromosome rearrangements associated with these types of cancers. Direct DNA studies look directly at the gene in question for an error.