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Living with multiple sclerosis: A silent struggle

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown.

Cervical cancer at 27: Woman’s story illustrates the importance of screening

At the age of 27, Lily was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Hear her story and advice for others — including the warning signs she ignored.

Agoraphobia: What to know

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that makes some people fear situations or certain places, due to fear of a panic attack.

What to know about mpox

Mpox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Here’s what to know.

5 ways to help protect your health during summer travel

While you hope for a happy, healthy summer getaway, mishaps can happen — so it’s important to be prepared. Get five ideas that may help create a healthy trip.

How preventive care may help your long-term health

COVID-19 has caused many to delay preventive care, which may have an impact on their health and health care costs down the road.

What causes kidney stones?

Kidney stones may be as small as a grain of salt or as large as a pea. Learn how to recognize the signs and when you may need to seek medical care.

3 tips for dealing with migraines

Migraines can strike anyone, at any age. If you live with frequent headaches, learn why keeping a record of your attacks may help with finding a treatment.

Do you know all the signs of a heart attack?

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if someone with you is experiencing them? Get answers to five important questions about heart attacks.

The potential health benefits of clean eating

Clean eating isn’t just a trend. Learn how eating closer to the earth may lead to better health — and get tips to help you along the way.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until You Feel Sick to See a Doctor

Seeing the doctor when you’re feeling fine can help keep you feeling that way. Preventive care can help reduce risk of heart disease and has reduced the number of breast cancer deaths.

Managing Panic Attacks with a Proactive Approach

Panic attacks may come on suddenly and prompt physical reactions such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations, shaking, tingling, chest pains, nausea and hot flashes or chills.

Cold or the flu — or COVID-19? How to help stay healthy this fall

Get help to fight the flu with these five tips. Plus learn how to separate flu symptoms from the common cold — and COVID-19.

Do Parts of Your Day Pose Hearing Risks?

Everyday noises can take a toll on your hearing. Learn which sounds pose risks and what to do about it during May's Better Hearing Month.

Test Your Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy affects everyone differently. Learn more about the misconceptions related to this common disorder.

How Flying Can Affect Our Bodies

Being airborne may cause changes in the body, some with potential health consequences. Here's what may be going on inside you while you're airborne.

Let’s debunk: 6 myths about the flu shot

Play defense this flu season. Read why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises a flu vaccination.

Are You Using Your Inhaler Incorrectly?

Most people who use inhalers for their asthma or COPD do so incorrectly. That can cause potentially dangerous flare-ups.

Debunking 5 Myths about Problem Gambling

There are a lot of misconceptions about problem gambling. We investigate five of them based on the latest clinical evidence.

Let’s Talk Trends: Activated Charcoal

Some claim activated charcoal can whiten teeth, stop indigestion and cure hangovers. But experts say it may be ineffective or even harmful.