Health Article description.Noroviruses are also called Norwalk-like viruses and caliciviruses. Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis, food infection, food poisoning, and acute nonbacterial gastroenteritis. Noroviruses typically spread through contaminated water and foods,

Health Article description.Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder in which a person eats a limited variety or amount of food. Their limited diet can affect their health if they don't get the nutrition they need. It can also make it hard for...

Health Article description.Discusses options for managing hot flashes during menopause. Explains what hot flashes are. Discusses lifestyle choices that may help hot flashes. Looks at prescription medicines.

Health Article description.Bioidentical hormones are made in a lab. They are based on compounds found in plants. They have the same structure as the hormones your body makes. Many commonly prescribed forms of estrogen and progesterone are bioidenticals. Some examples include Estrace and Prometrium. These types are approved and regulated by the...

Health Article description.Discusses symptoms of the flu, which is caused by the influenza virus. Covers how it's spread and when people who have the flu are contagious. Discusses prevention, including getting the influenza vaccine. Offers home treatment tips.

Health Article description.Take a minute to learn about a sore throat and what you can do to feel better.

Health Article description.Learn the basics about corns and calluses, including how to treat them at home and how to help prevent them.

Health Article description.Guides through decision to have sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. Includes pros such as diagnosis that can lead to treatment. Also offers cons such as cost. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.

Health Article description.Explains hunger, fullness, and appetite signals. Provides steps to get back in touch with your hunger signals so that you don't reach for food when you're not hungry. Explains keeping a food journal and using a hunger scale.

Health Article description.Fill out this sleep journal every morning for 1 to 2 weeks. It can help you see what gets in the way of a good night's sleep. It could also help your doctor know more about what affects your sleep. Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 What time did you go to bed last...

Health Article description.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends TB testing for people at increased risk for TB infection. These may include those who: Live with or spend time with someone who has TB. Were born in or lived in countries where TB is common.

Health Article description.Learn about ACEs, how they can affect you, and what you can do to reduce the effects.

Health Article description.Discusses natural family planning or periodic abstinence as a form of birth control. Covers using one of six basic methods to either get pregnant or avoid getting pregnant. Covers how each method works and what could affect the method.

Health Article description.Not all hospital stays begin in the emergency room. Sometimes you have time to prepare for a scheduled hospital stay. But even when you don't have an emergency medical problem, getting ready to go to the hospital may leave you feeling overwhelmed...

Health Article description.A doctor's main focus is to help you get better, not to save you money. But if you speak up, your doctor may be able to help with both. Don't expect your doctor to know the exact cost of a drug or test or treatment. There are so many things that...

Health Article description.Discusses hospice care, which includes medical, emotional, and spiritual care for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness. Guides through decision to seek hospice care. Covers how to choose a program. Covers end-of-life legal issues.

Health Article description.There are three types of medical records commonly used by patients and doctors: Personal health record (PHR) Electronic medical record (EMR) Electronic health record (EHR) PHR, or personal health record Technically, any medical record you keep for yourself is a personal health record (PHR). You can keep records: On...