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	Aging Health information especially for seniors. Flu vaccine benefits The flu vaccine prevented more than 6 million cases of influenza and about 79,000 hospitalizations during the 2012–2013 flu season, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more Older adults at risk for malnutrition and may not know it More than half of the older adults in a new study were malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. Here's what to do to help. Read more Protect yourself from medical errors Patients have a key role to play in making health care safe. Read more Options for independent living in later life Consider your choices. Read more Strength training for seniors Strength training can help you stay strong and active as you age. Read more Allergies and asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Got asthma? Get a flu shot Doctors recommend the shot every fall for people with asthma. Read more Number of smoke-free homes reaches 83 percent Lighting up is now forbidden in most U.S. homes—except for those where smokers live. Read more Allergy alert: Ragweed season is upon us Cooler fall days mean increased sneezes and misery for people with ragweed allergies. Here's what to do about it. Read more Asthma: A guide to inhalers and nebulizers Inhalers and nebulizers are important tools for managing asthma and other airway diseases. Read more Allergies or a cold? How to tell the difference Allergies and colds can produce similar symptoms, but answering a few questions may help you tell the two apart. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis and the flu Protecting yourself from the flu should be a priority if you have a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Read more Juvenile arthritis at school How to help your child succeed. Read more Understanding polymyalgia rheumatica PMR is a common cause of muscle aches and stiffness in older adults. Read more Living with rheumatoid arthritis Six things you can do to help control the disease. Read more Arthritis quiz Test your knowledge about arthritis. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Researching cancer treatment options How to make sure the information you find is reliable. Read more Teen tanning raises risk for skin cancer Risky business: Teens who tan indoors or skip the sunscreen when they're outdoors are raising their risk for skin cancer. Read more How to help when your partner has breast cancer Communication is the key to any healthy relationship, and that’s doubly true after a cancer diagnosis. Read more Make the most of your mammogram A few simple steps can help ensure accurate results. Read more Breast cancer quiz Test your knowledge about breast cancer. Read more Children and parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Helping kids cope with stress Nine things parents can do. Read more Measles is back in America, but there's a simple solution Measles is making a comeback in the United States, mostly among the unvaccinated. Read more Kids' favorite foods may be too salty Kids' diet trends suggest it's never too early to adopt a low-sodium diet. Read more When cyberbullying hurts, family dinners can help To help adolescents deal with cyberbullying, teach them to be smart online—and eat more family dinners. Read more Pets in the classroom: What health experts recommend Does your child share a classroom with a furry friend? Help make it a safe, positive experience for everyone. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Driving with diabetes Taking a few precautions can help you stay safe on the road. Read more Workplace stress and diabetes linked in new study A high-stress job might raise your risk of type 2 diabetes by 45 percent, researchers said. Read more Diabetic eye disease: Types and treatments Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve your vision. Read more Diabetes: You don't have to swear off sweets The occasional sweet indulgence can be a part of a healthful diet—even for someone with diabetes. Read more How diabetes affects teeth Uncontrolled diabetes can harm your teeth and gums. Read more Health news Recent research findings and health updates. Chikungunya—a painful mosquito-borne disease—hits United States Chikungunya is showing up in the United States. Follow these tips to avoid it. Read more Measles is back in America, but there's a simple solution Measles is making a comeback in the United States, mostly among the unvaccinated. Read more Ramen alert! The case for going easy on this classic college fare Parents: Does your college student seem to live on instant noodles? Learn how to help your scholar get high marks in nutrition. Read more Sleep drunkenness may affect 1 in 7, new study says Confused or hostile when you first wake up? That could be a sign of a little-discussed but common sleep disorder. Read more Smokers: Quitting is easier with medication, counseling An approach that pairs medication with automated phone calls and counseling raises smokers' odds of quitting. Read more Heart health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Healthy changes to make when you have heart disease Even if you already have heart disease, it’s not too late to make important lifestyle changes and improve your health. Read more Gaining just 5 extra pounds could raise blood pressure A 5-pound weight gain may not seem like much, but researchers found that this increase can have a negative effect on blood pressure. Read more Heart disease, stroke loosen their deadly grip in U.S. Heart disease and stroke causing fewer U.S. deaths and hospitalizations, study shows. Read more Atrial fibrillation: Taking stroke risk to heart About 15 to 20 percent of strokes are linked to atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the heart. Read more Risk factors for stroke and how to control them What you can do to help protect yourself from stroke. Read more Men's health Health information especially for men. Depression may look different in men Men are less likely than women to get treated for this chronic and dangerous disease. Read more Male-pattern baldness increases risk of aggressive prostate cancer Baldness may be linked to prostate cancer, but only for men with a certain type of hair loss, researchers found. Read more Depression and prostate cancer a deadly mix, researchers say Men who are depressed tend to deal with prostate cancer less aggressively than those who aren't depressed, a study finds. Read more How to help when your partner has breast cancer Communication is the key to any healthy relationship, and that’s doubly true after a cancer diagnosis. Read more Breast cancer in men Breast cancer isn't common among men, but it can happen. Read more Nutrition and fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Diet and cancer prevention No single food or eating plan can prevent cancer, but a healthy diet overall may help cut your risk. Read more Gut bacteria could make you crave junk food A lack of willpower might not be the reason you scarf down snacks. Instead, the culprit could be hungry gut bacteria. Read more Ramen alert! The case for going easy on this classic college fare Parents: Does your college student seem to live on instant noodles? Learn how to help your scholar get high marks in nutrition. Read more When it comes to trans fats, nutrition labels can be deceiving What's the best way to avoid harmful trans fats? Read ingredient lists Read more Infographic: Standing leg lifts Learn an exercise that can help improve balance. Read more Women's health Health information especially for women. Are you at risk for breast cancer? Many things may raise your risk for getting breast cancer. Discover what they are. Read more Exercises, lifestyle changes can help tame incontinence Urinary incontinence is no laughing matter. But nonsurgical treatments can have you smiling again. Read more Potassium can reduce stroke risk, new study shows Go bananas! A new study shows high potassium intake can reduce stroke risk for older women. Read more 7 tips for using cosmetics safely Whether you’re looking to cover gray, lengthen lashes, create on a sunless tan, or cover up unsightly acne, you’ll want to be sure your cosmetics won’t harm your eyes or skin. 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