Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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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.

Symptom Search

Discover possible causes of your symptoms.


Best Health Plans

Cameron and Renee Lewis and their kid, Giselle (8) and Nolan (3) at their La Grange Park Il home.

Shaky Times, Shaky Health Coverage

If your company stumbles, your coverage may stop or get more expensive.

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

Santa Fe-style quinoa salad.

Gluten-Free Diet: Cure or Fad?

While 1 percent of Americans have celiac disease, many others adopt the eating plan used to treat it.

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.

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Smoking Cessation

Smoking causes damage in more than just the lungs. Find out the many ways to quit smoking.

Bladder Control Problems

Bladder control problems are very common in both men and women.

Breast Self-Exam

A step-by-step instruction how to perform a breast self-exam.

Arthritis: Pain in Your Joints

What you can do right now to ease the pain of arthritis.

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Adult ADHD: Signs & Symptoms

Learn how adults are diagnosed and about the various treatment methods.

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Birth Control Methods

Learn about condoms, diaphragms, and other barrier methods of birth control.

GET INFORMED ON THE 2008 ELECTION

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Health Columns

Avery Comarow

Are Hospital Ratings a Mess, a Message, or Both?

Avery Comarow: The lead author of a study I slammed for concluding that they're a mess argues his case.

Breast Cancer in the Family? 7 Things to Consider

Deborah Kotz: Even if you don't carry one of the breast cancer genes, you may still be at high risk.

Dr. Bernadine Healy

7 Facts You Need to Know About HPV and Gardasil

Dr. Bernadine Healy: Here's a wake-up call for young people on sexually transmitted cancer.

Nancy Shute

3 Ways to Beat the Norovirus

Nancy Shute: To vanquish stomach flu, enforce hand-washing, clean surfaces aggressively, and keep sick kids at home.

Health Rankings

America's Best Hospitals

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The U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals rankings cover 170 hospitals in 16 adult specialties.

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New England is home to many of the best health plans in the country. U.S. News and NCQA review nearly 700 plans.

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