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U.S. teen birth rate plummets
U.S. teen birth rate plummets
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
Americans still making unhealthy choices
Americans still making unhealthy choices
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Managing seasonal allergies
Managing seasonal allergies
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>

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Worcester County Offering Flu Shots At 3 Different Clinics
Worcester County Offering Flu Shots At 3 Different Clinics
Updated: Monday, December 5 2011 5:23 PM EST2011-12-05 22:23:20 GMT
MARYLAND - Flu season is almost here - and the Worcester County Health Department is reminding everyone to protect themselves.They will be offering flu shots for $15 at 3 weekly flu clinics. ResidentsMore >>
Delaware Effort To Beat Blood-Thirsty Summer Pest
Delaware Effort To Beat Blood-Thirsty Summer Pest
Updated: Monday, June 27 2011 5:48 PM EDT2011-06-27 21:48:52 GMT
Protecting yourself from medical identity theft
Protecting yourself from medical identity theft
Know what to do if someone steals your medical identity? Learn about medical identity theft and what you can do to prevent it.More >>
The Key to Surviving Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The Key to Surviving Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Updated: Wednesday, March 23 2011 12:39 PM EDT2011-03-23 16:39:50 GMT
The power of the pomegranate
The power of the pomegranate
Introducing a fruit that provides you with numerous vitamins and three times the amount of antioxidants that you've come to rely on from other sources.More >>

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Many heart defects aren't inherited
Many heart defects aren't inherited
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.More >>
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.More >>
Celebs thriving after heart surgery
Celebs thriving after heart surgery
Robin Williams and other high-profile patients are living full, rich lives.More >>
Robin Williams and other high-profile patients are living full, rich lives.More >>
Stay on track with high blood pressure treatment
Stay on track with high blood pressure treatment
If you have high blood pressure, treatment can help prevent heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and medications.More >>
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Coronary artery bypass surgery eases symptoms of chest pain in those with heart disease. Find out how it's done and why it makes living an active lifestyle possibleMore >>
Too much sodium? Learn to shake the salt habit
Too much sodium? Learn to shake the salt habit
Love the taste of salt but need to cut back? Learn which foods pack the most sodium, and get tips on how to flavor your food without using the salt shaker.More >>
Heart failure and exercise
Heart failure and exercise
Heart failure may make you tired and not feel like exercising. But for some, it might be just what the doctor orders.More >>
How soluble fiber affects your cholesterol
How soluble fiber affects your cholesterol
Soluble fiber is where it's at for helping to get your cholesterol under control. Check out sources and ideas for how to include this fiber in your diet.More >>
African Americans and heart disease
African Americans and heart disease
If you're African American, you're right to be worried about heart disease. Luckily, there are many ways you can protect your heart.More >>
Can eating certain mineral-rich foods help to lower blood pressure?
Can eating certain mineral-rich foods help to lower blood pressure?
Certain minerals can play a role in helping to reduce blood pressure. Get the facts and find out the best food sources for these important nutrients.More >>
What does it mean to have heart disease?
What does it mean to have heart disease?
Here are the facts about heart disease.More >>
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