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- 8 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Endoscopic Surgery
What should you expect from endoscopic surgery?
- Diet-Busting Foods That May Surprise You
There are many foods that seem like they're healthy but are actually loaded with calories and fat.
- Nip, Tuck, and ... Cry?
Experts describe the emotional aftereffects of cosmetic surgery.
- Tackling Holiday Heartburn
Holiday feasts are close to our hearts, all those favorite comfort foods. But why make heartburn part of the yearly tradition? Here's a game plan for tackling indigestion head-on.
- Helping Loved Ones Make Tough Health Changes
Whether your loved one refuses to confront a chronic disease or an addiction, know how you can help and where your limits lie.
- Lessons From the Earth's Elders
The oldest people on earth share their wisdom on living a long and healthy life.
- A Handy Way to Look Years Younger
Experts say nothing gives away your age like your hands. Discover why -- and what you can do about it!
- Got 5 minutes? It Could Save Your Life
Brush up on WebMD's 5-minute lifesaving health tips.
- When Health Fears Are Overblown
Experts discuss the fine line between appropriate health concerns and hyped-up fears.
- The Diet From Down Under
The pros and cons of a new Australian diet - and how it compares to popular U.S. diets.
- Germs in the Bathroom
Changing a few habits and doing some spring cleaning around the calendar can help keep your bathroom sterile. Check out these 10 tips.
- Germs in the Bedroom
Germs are often spread through shared toys. Try these 10 tips to beat bacteria in the bedroom and playroom.
- Can Baseball Become an Addiction?
Experts explore the fine line between being a dedicated sports fan and addictive behavior.
- Keeping Kids Playing Injury-Free
More kids than ever are being sidelined by sports injuries; don't let your child be one of them.
- Everyone Loves Crime -- on TV
In uncertain times, TV viewers love it when bad guys get busted.
- How to Document Your Medical History
Once you've had cancer, it becomes a major part of your medical history. Make sure to get a copy of your cancer treatment records.
- Pain Relief: How NSAIDs Work
NSAIDs are among the most common pain relievers in the world. And lately, they're among the most controversial. Find out what these anti-inflammatory pills actually do inside your body.
- Alternative Ways to Easing Arthritis Pain
Experts look at the pros and cons of alternative arthritis therapies.
- Un-Break Her Heart
Toni Braxton never imagined that the lyrics to her most famous song would come true -- or that a serious medical condition would put her name on another set of charts.
- Is Your Skin Aging Faster Than You Are?
How well your face reflects your age depends on a combination of genetics and lifestyle.
- Medicare Rx Benefit: Sorting Out the Options
WebMD looks at the choices facing Americans who enroll in Medicare's prescription drug benefit.
- Are Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for You?
Learn the potential benefits and risks that anti-inflammatory drugs pose before taking them to ease your pain.
- The Emotional Drain of Watching Disaster Unfold
Experts share advice on beating "compassion fatigue" and staying constructive during disasters.
- The Special Risks of Nighttime Heartburn
Nighttime heartburn painfully disrupts your sleep. It can also lead to serious medical problems. Get the facts here.
- Tips for Sleep Without Heartburn
Does heartburn keep you up at night? Follow these tips for better sleep.
- The Breast Cancer Fight: How to Get Involved
There are many ways you can make your mark on the fight against breast cancer.
- 9/11 to Katrina: America's Resilience Shines
One human quality rises above all the devastation in hard times -- resilience.
- Hurricane Katrina's Little Heroes
Experts talk about how children are coping with the emotional trauma of Hurricane Katrina.
- Taking Charge of Your Hospital Stay
Experts explain four steps that empower patients to manage their health needs from a hospital bed.
- Indoor Air Pollution: Are You at Risk?
Cigarette smoke and other irritants can build up indoors, causing allergic reactions, asthma, even lung cancer. Learn about your risk factors and what to do.
- The Smart Way to Snack
Custom-fit your snacks to your needs and schedule.
- The New Low-Cholesterol Diet: Fatty Fish
The term "fatty fish" may sound unappealing, but actually these are the tastiest and healthiest foods from the sea.
- The New Low-Cholesterol Diet: Oatmeal & Oat Bran
Oatmeal, that sturdy breakfast food from your grandmother's kitchen, has a lot going for it.
- Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
We all know that butter, ice cream and fatty meats raise cholesterol, but do you know which foods can actually lower it?
- Circle of Friends
Across cyberspace, breast cancer survivors meet and share their stories.
- Getting a Grip on Rage as Gas Prices Soar
Escalating prices at the pump spur theft, violence, and rage.
- Your Waistline and Heart Disease: What's the Link?
Heart disease risk can depend on your weight and where you wear it. Here’s what you can do.
- The Baby Boomer Heart: Cholesterol Rising
Nearly one in three Americans have rising cholesterol. The time to act is now.
- Overcoming Cardiovascular Disease
If you've been diagnosed with stroke, heart attack, angina or PAD, you may be in shock. But the right medical care can prevent future problems.
- Coping With Impending Death
As the recent series finale of HBO's Emmy award-winning series, <EM>Six Feet Under</EM>, implied, no matter how accepting we think we are of death, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one as well our own mortality can be shocking, divisive, and devastating.
- The MP3 Generation: At Risk for Hearing Loss?
Experts discuss the possible risk to hearing from listening to MP3s for long periods of time.
- Help Yourself out of Depression
Experts give advice about steps people can take to help ease their depression.
- Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Energy
Experts offer some fatigue-zapping tips that really work.
- Fibroid Tumors: What Every Woman Must Know
Diagnosed with fibroids? Three experts help WebMD explore your treatment options.
- Self-Injury: One Family's Story
Parents should watch for symptoms and encourage kids to get help.
- What to Do After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Experts explain what newly diagnosed cancer patients need to know to help fight their disease.
- Healthy Lunchbox Tips
Try these easy ideas for quick, brown bag nutrition.
- Becoming a Proactive Cancer Patient
Becoming a proactive cancer patient can help you better cope with your condition.
- What to Do After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Experts explain what newly diagnosed cancer patients need to know to help fight their disease.
- Living With Anorexia: Carré Otis
The supermodel's bout with poor self-image and anorexia led to emotional breakdowns and finally heart surgery at age 30.