Health Article description.Public health threats are events or disasters that can affect you and your community. Some examples of public health threats are: Natural disasters. Disease outbreaks. Accidents involving hazardous substances. Terrorist attacks. Racial attacks.

Health Article description.Briefly discusses causes of eye injuries, including sports, work activities, recreational activities, and foreign objects. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Health Article description.Briefly discusses common causes of ear injuries and problems, including infection, sports injuries, and loud noises. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Health Article description.Learn about calories in alcohol, and decide how alcohol fits into your weight management plan.

Health Article description.Dust and dust mites are a common indoor allergen. Allergens are things that can trigger an allergic reaction. Allergens can cause a rash, a stuffy nose, or other symptoms such as wheezing or coughing. Dust mites are visible only through a microscope.

Health Article description.Briefly discusses what types of objects can get in the ear and what increases the risk of foreign bodies in the ear. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Health Article description.My child's name is __________________________. My child's birthday is _________________. My child's doctor is __________________________. The doctor's phone number is _____________________. Age Immunization Dose Notes Date given Birth Hepatitis B...

Health Article description.Get started on healthy eating If you're trying to eat in healthier ways, you may need to change some of your daily habits. But you don't need to make huge changes. Over time, small changes can make a big difference. Here's how to get started. Start slowly. Small changes are easier to make than big ones. So change your...

Health Article description.Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) comes from the evergreen leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree. It can be found in many products, including creams and essential oil. Some people use tea tree oil for insect bites and conditions...

Health Article description.Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may affect just one bone, but it usually affects more than one. In normal bone, the bone tissue is constantly being broken down, absorbed into the body, and then rebuilt with new cells. In...

Health Article description.Ice and cold packs can reduce the pain, swelling, and bleeding of an injury. Cold therapy is usually used immediately after an injury. For an eye injury, use one of the following methods: Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water and squeeze it until...

Health Article description.Eating disorders cause people to have unhealthy thoughts and behaviors about food and their bodies. With an eating disorder, how much you weigh and how you look have a severe effect on how you feel and think about yourself—and how you think others...

Health Article description.A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and can be measured within minutes of having an alcoholic drink. The amount of alcohol in the blood reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking. But food in the stomach may increase the...

Health Article description.Vaccines help protect you from getting sick and spreading diseases. You can find information about each vaccine. Most vaccines are given as shots, but some are pills or sprays. You usually need them before starting school, college, or for travelling to other countries.

Health Article description.Valerian is an herb that people use for sleep problems, migraines, fatigue, and stomach cramps. It comes from the root of the valerian plant, found in areas of North America, Europe, and Asia. Valerian is available in many forms. These include...

Health Article description.Ginkgo extract, from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It's available in many forms. These include ginkgo tea, dietary supplements, and liquid or powder extracts. Some people take ginkgo to help with...

Health Article description.Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more likely to fall again. Hip fractures are especially serious, and most of them are caused by falling. Falls are often caused by...

Health Article description.Storing food promptly and correctly can help prevent food poisoning. Here are some tips. Store at safe temperatures. Set your refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and your freezer at or below 0°F (-18°C). Don't leave food out too long. Refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, fish, shellfish, ready-to-eat foods, and...

Health Article description.Colon problems A partial colectomy is surgery to remove part of the large intestine (colon). This surgery is often needed for health problems such as diverticulitis, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, or colitis. These diseases can lead to problems with the colon, such as blockage, inflammation, lack of blood supply, or...

Health Article description.SAM-e is short for S-adenosylmethionine. It is found in the cells of plants, animals, and humans. SAM-e is available as a dietary supplement. Some people take SAM-e supplements to improve symptoms of depression, osteoarthritis, or liver disease. SAM-

Health Article description.Arnica, also called Arnica montana, is a plant that is native to the mountainous regions of Europe and southern Russia. The flowers and leaves of this plant have many traditional medicinal uses. Arnica is available as an ointment or gel and can be...