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Little girl cools off, stays hydrated on a hot day with fan and watermelon.
Health and Wellness | August 6, 2025

How To Stay Cool in Hot Weather

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be harmful to your health. Lower your risks, recognize symptoms and know what to do if either happens to you.
A woman at risk for TB is shown coughing, a sign of potential tuberculosis. Only way to know for certain is to be tested.
Health and Wellness | August 6, 2025

TB Testing: Who Needs It, What a Positive Result Means

A positive TB test does not necessarily mean you have tuberculosis. More testing is needed to see if it's latent or active TB. Learn more.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2025

How to Read Nutrition Labels

Learn how to read nutrition labels to better understand calories, nutrients and serving sizes. Make smarter choices for your health.
Health and Wellness | July 29, 2025

Are Tonsil Stones Causing Your Bad Breath?

Your tonsils can trap bacteria, dead cells and food particles, which can lead to tonsil stones. The most common symptom is bad breath.
Health and Wellness | July 29, 2025

What Are the Best Treatments for Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow isn’t just from playing tennis. Get relief with options ranging from rest and therapy to cortisone injections and surgery.
A young teen looks at her smartphone with surprise.
Health and Wellness | July 29, 2025

How Parents Can Help Kids Manage Screen Time

Too much screen time can harm sleep, mood and focus. Learn how to help your child reduce the risks and build healthier digital habits.
Parents go over health checklist with their college-bound teen.
Health and Wellness | July 22, 2025

How to Help Your Teen Stay Healthy in College

Help your teen stay healthy and avoid setbacks in college with our parent checklist for physical, mental and emotional wellness.
Health and Wellness | July 16, 2025

How to Stay Consistent with Exercise: 7 Tips that Work

Exercise shouldn't feel like a chore. Follow our tips to keep moving. Walk with a friend, track your progress with a fitness app and more.
Health and Wellness | July 9, 2025

4 Common Triggers of Muscle Cramps and How to Prevent Them

Dehydration, low electrolytes, overuse and poor stretching cause cramps. Stay hydrated, eat well and stretch to help prevent them.
An infographic illustrates how the heart can be described like a house with four chambers, plumbing and electrical system. When the heart needs repair, a cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist or cardiovascular surgeon may be asked to help treat your heart.
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2025

Protect Your Heart Like It Was Your Home

Why is the heart like a house? See how cardiologists and other specialists act like plumbers, electricians and builders for your heart.