5 Ways to Find a Doctor When They're Scarce
What to do when half of all primary care doctors want to cut back or quit?
HPV
7 Key Facts About HPV and Gardasil
Here's a wake-up call for young people on sexually transmitted cancer.
Mental Health
Why Loneliness Is Bad for You
A conversation with John Cacioppo, author of a new book on the need for social connection.
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Smoking
12 Reasons to Really Quit Smoking
Never mind cancer or heart disease for a moment. Here are some non-obvious reasons to snub cigarettes.
Best Health Plans
Shaky Times, Shaky Health Coverage
If your company stumbles, your coverage may stop or get more expensive.
Spotlight on Diabetes
Battling Diabetes With Diet and Exercise
Prevention and intensive management are the keys to stopping the epidemic.
Heart Disease
6 Ways to Reduce Inflammation— Without a Statin or a Heart Test
Many folks can benefit from lifestyle changes before they turn to Crestor.
Vitamins
5 Reasons Women Should Still Take Vitamin D
The sunshine nutrient may not stop breast cancer, but it's still important to get enough.
Norovirus
3 Ways to Beat a Norovirus Outbreak
To vanquish stomach flu, enforce hand-washing, clean surfaces aggressively, and keep sick kids at home.
Women's Health
7 Things Obama's Win Could Mean for Women's Health
Supporters hope for better prenatal coverage, easier access to contraception, lower insurance premiums.
Doctors
The Debate About Doctors Giving Out 'Fake' Medicines
Placebo treatments can make patients feel better. But is it ethical for doctors to prescribe them?
Diet and Nutrition
Gluten-Free Diet: Cure or Fad?
While 1 percent of Americans have celiac disease, many others adopt the eating plan used to treat it.
Cancer
The Coming Revolution in Cancer Treatment
Science is tackling gene-caused flaws, cancer stem cells, and earlier detection.
Weight Loss
A Recession Might Be Good for Your Waistline
There's some evidence we eat less and have more time to exercise in tough times.
Sleep
10 Reasons Not to Skimp on Sleep
Too busy to go to bed? Having trouble getting quality sleep once you do? Your health may be at risk.
Technology
Your BlackBerry and iPod Can Be Bad for You
Several recent reports shed light on health concerns tied to hand-held devices.
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