Health Article description.Discusses hyperthyroidism and what happens to the body's metabolism if the thyroid gland is overactive. Explains how Graves' disease usually causes an overactive thyroid. Describes symptoms. Covers exams and tests to diagnose it. Provides info on treatment.

Health Article description.DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule found inside cells. DNA is shaped like a spiral ladder. It carries the genetic instructions that help a cell develop and function. This genetic information is passed from parents to children. DNA helps determine what features a person inherits from their parents, including blood...

Health Article description.What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse means doing something that hurts a child. Neglect means not giving or doing something that a child needs. There are different types of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse. This includes hitting, kicking, shaking, pinching, and burning. It may leave bruises, cuts, or other marks...

Health Article description.Includes info on hearing loss. Discusses causes and symptoms like tinnitus, muffled hearing, and vertigo. Covers exams and tests used to diagnose hearing loss. Discusses treatment with medicine, hearing aids, or cochlear implant.

Health Article description.Meningitis is inflammation of the lining (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord. It's usually caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have...

Health Article description.What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic condition. It affects childhood growth and development. People who have it may share similar features and health issues. They may learn to talk later than other children and have some intellectual disability. But every person's experience is different. And everyone with...

Health Article description.Mumps is a contagious illness caused by a virus that infects the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands (between the ear and the jaw), and that sometimes infects other glands, particularly the testicles. The glands become swollen and tender as a result of the infection. Other symptoms include belly pain and...

Health Article description.Briefly discusses common causes that make a young baby or child cry. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Health Article description.Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) is a lot like a bad cold. It causes the same symptoms. And like a cold, it's very common and spreads easily. Most children have it at least once by age 2. It may take older adults longer to recover from...

Health Article description.Mucus is a thick, slippery and usually clear substance that is produced in the lining of body cavities or canals, such as the nose, throat, sinuses, and airways of the lungs. Mucus protects and moistens the lining of body organs, such as the stomach and intestines, and traps dust particles, smoke, bacteria, and other...

Health Article description.Being prepared for emergencies or injuries means you will know what to do in the moment. Your confidence in dealing with both major and minor emergencies will reassure an injured person. Here are the steps to take when an emergency occurs. Take a...

Health Article description.Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, known as the lumbar area. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord runs through an opening in the bones called the spinal canal. Sometimes bones and...

Health Article description.Covers causes of hip fractures. Includes list of things that increase risk. Describes symptoms and how hip fractures are diagnosed. Covers treatment choices. Offers prevention tips, including ways to slow osteoporosis.

Health Article description.Briefly discusses symptoms of leg problems not caused by injury. Covers symptoms like pain, swelling, cramps, numbness, tingling, weakness, and lumps and bumps under the skin. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Health Article description.Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disease that causes you to feel so ill that you can't do your normal activities. Sleeping problems occur along with extreme fatigue that doesn't get better with rest. Any kind of...

Health Article description.Discusses using time management to help reduce stress. Covers prioritizing tasks, controlling procrastination, and managing commitments.

Health Article description.Discusses genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2). Covers symptoms and treatment, including care during pregnancy. Covers what increases your risk and offers prevention tips.

Health Article description.Bursitis is a painful swelling of a small sac of fluid called a bursa. Bursae (plural of bursa) cushion and lubricate areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the same movement over and over or putting...

Health Article description.Infant and child car safety seats save lives. A child who is not in a car seat can be badly injured or killed during a crash or an abrupt stop. This can happen even at low speeds. A parent's arms are not strong enough to hold and protect a baby...

Health Article description.Try these tips to help relieve itching from a rash. Avoid scratching as much as you can. Scratching leads to more scratching. Cut nails short or wear cotton gloves at night to prevent scratching. Keep cool, and stay out of the sun. Heat makes...

Health Article description.While some people can stop drinking alcohol on their own, others need medical help to manage the physical process of withdrawal. Talk to your doctor about whether you need to withdraw from alcohol under medical care. Your doctor can give you medicine that will help you safely withdraw from alcohol. Other medicines might...

Health Article description.Children's lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful effects of air pollution. That's because they breathe faster than adults, which causes them to inhale a lot of pollution relative to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. When children exercise, they...

Health Article description.Thyroid nodules are growths or lumps in the thyroid gland. This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer and do not cause problems. Many don't even need treatment. A thyroid nodule may cause problems, such as...

Health Article description.The quad screening is a blood test that may be done at 15 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. It's used to look for certain birth defects or genetic conditions in the fetus. The quad screening measures the amounts of four things in your blood. They are: Alpha-

Health Article description.Explains how to practice reframing negative thoughts to be more helpful. Provides steps to practice choosing healthier thoughts. Includes keeping a thought diary.