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Many are unaware of dangers of ear candles, which may be used to remove excessive earwax. Learn about ear candling risks and recommended ways to safely remove cerumen.

Seniors can ensure safer drug use and promote better health by preventing costly and dangerous drug errors with these practical tips.

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies to portability of health insurance and privacy of patient healthcare information.

Many problems with the current U.S. healthcare system have led some Americans to look into a universal health insurance program as an answer.

Pregnant yoga participants often have special needs for changes to standing poses or asanas. Here are three standing positions to modify or avoid during pregnancy.

Most people will develop a thyroid nodule at some point in their lives. This usually leads to further investigation to determine the nature of the nodule.

Pregnant yoga participants can enjoy many mind/body benefits of yoga; however, these inverted poses should be avoided or modified as needed.

A lot of pregnant women experience itching and irritation during pregnancy and most of the time it is nothing to cause concern.

Too many patients relinquish the control and responsibility for their health and wellness to doctors and other professionals.

Some children's personal care products have been found to contain harmful chemicals. Natural alternatives are available and can be fun to make at home.

Learn about wandering behaviors in those with dementia/Alzheimer's. Discover simple strategies that may eliminate or lessen wandering behaviors.

Pregnancy is a great time to be fit! Here are ten healthy tips for starting or continuing with your regular exercise protocol.

Thieves stealing medical records to sell to those who can't afford medical insurance is a growing crime, but it can risk the health of both criminal and victim.

Learn more about zoster and its complications, the shingles vaccine, and positive and negative aspects of getting the shot.

Seniors have special needs related to H1N1 and seasonal flu, whether avoiding the illness, experiencing flu-like symptoms, or caring for someone with influenza.

Effective infection prevention in the hospital can be simple and inexpensive. Discover five things seniors can do to help make a hospital stay as safe as possible.

The September 2008 ACS guidelines for breast self exam may enable people to examine the breasts more completely and may increase the ability to find abnormal areas.

Forteo (teriparatide) from Lilly is often prescribed instead of oral medications for treating osteoporosis. Learn how and why this medication is used.

Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may block activation of clopidogrel in the liver, reducing clopidogrel's benefit. UPDATED NOV 19/2009

Simple and inexpensive home remedies or lifestyle changes may help prevent cold hands and feet associated with Raynaud's Disease or Phenomenon.

Being pregnant is an exciting time and it's not a time when you want to worry about taking medications.

Sometimes the only symptom of a Urinary Tract Infection in the elderly is acute confusion. Learn about UTI symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures for seniors.

Learn the basics about living wills. Will your wishes be respected if you cannot make medical decisions for yourself?

Seniors are high risk for serious side effects from the flu & may benefit from the flu shot. Look at complications, recommendations, side effects, and Medicare coverage.

Learn practical tips that you can try at home if sinuses become congested. You might improve your symptoms, ward off a sinus infection, and save that co-pay.

Home caregivers can use several strategies to help protect themselves and others from the influenza virus.

Learn about Tamiflu, a popular antiviral medication used to prevent and treat seasonal influenza and H1N1 (swine) flu.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and examples of treatment for contact dermatitis related to prosthetic devices in seniors.

Learn seven facts about herpes zoster or shingles infections. Check to see if what you know about shingles is fact or fiction.

Actos is a diabetes medication that is used to regulate insulin sensitivity in the body.

Get the facts about cervical cancer and protect yourself from this disease. Early detection can save your life!

Vaccines may provide added immunity and better health for seniors. Are you up to date on the latest recommendations?

These 10 basic tips can improve your health and help prevent illness down the road.

Women who have or have had eating disorders often experience difficulty accepting the normal weight gain that occurs during pregnancy.

Knee pain can occur in runners, either during or after a run. Common causes of pain in the knee are often treatable with proper training methods.

CDC reports steep rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitalized older population in the last 30 years. Prevention and treatment must be immediate and thorough.

Many women enjoy mind and body benefits of yoga throughout pregnancy. Some standing asanas involve extreme rotation of the torso and should be avoided or modified.

Exercise during pregnancy is one of the best things women can do for themselves and their unborn babies. An active lifestyle offers many benefits for mother and baby.

Who should get the swine flu vaccine? The Center for Disease Control recommends certain groups are at a higher risk for catching the virus, and should get vaccinated.

Everything you need to know about how to become a nationally Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.

Learn how to make an occupied bed with helpful hints to make the job safer and easier.

Many different foods irritate the painful bladder syndrome known as interstitial cystitis, but a safe and healthful diet can be developed through trial and error.

Instructions and advice about the use of warfarin (Coumadin ®) are abundant, almost overwhelming. Here is information about a few common questions.

Millions of Americans have no health insurance and cannot afford to pay medical bills without using their credit card. Is medical bankruptcy the best way to escape debt?

Pregnant women are more likely to get very sick from influenza which can result in serious problems such as pneumonia, early labor and death. Avoid flu with vaccination.

Falls are a common source of injuries among the elderly, but they're not just the result of getting older - and many can be prevented.

Shingles may cause complications, including postherpetic neuropathy (PHN), herpes zoster opthalmicus (affecting the eye), staph infections, or disseminated shingles.

Many women will have thyroid function changes during pregnancy. Most are easily managed with proper treatment that will help both mother and baby.

Symptoms of flu include fever and aches, but several signs including rash and confusion when you are sick might require immediate medical attention.

The Center for Disease Control has come out with specific recommendations regarding how and when to wear the N95 respirators and masks.