Drugs and Medications Features
- Building Stronger Bones
Low bone mineral density? Worried about osteoporosis? Here's how to build stronger bones.
- Biological and Chemical Terror History
Timeline of events in biological and chemical terror history
- Antidote to Terrorism: Preparedness
Public Health Experts Plan for the Unthinkable Act of Bioterrorism
- Advice on Preparing for Disaster
Federal government presents a disaster preparedness plan in case of terrorist attack.
- Tea Tree Oil Treats Skin Problems
Australian tea tree oil is used by many people as a treatment for acne, impetigo, dandruff, and many other skin problems.
- Valentine's Day: Look, Feel Better
Need some Valentine's Day ideas for looking and feeling better? Read on.
- Women in Love
How to keep your relationship strong through the decades.
- Men in Love
What do men need to keep the relationship strong? Learn the secrets to success from the Love Doc.
- The Root Cause of Road Rage
Road rage has happened to more than half of all drivers. Here's what to do to avoid being a road rager and to avoid other ragers.
- The Truth About Fats
Omega-3, Omega-6, and Trans Fats: Not all fats are equal. Learn which ones actually boost your health!
- Fighting Fatigue? Get a Better Life
Are you always tired? You're not alone. Here are some tips on fighting fatigue and improving your life.
- Want More Strength? Slow It Down
A super-slow weight-training program can dramatically improve strength, users say, and the workout is intense.
- Hair Transplants Not Just for Men
Vin Diesel, Shaquille O'Neal, Mr. Clean -- the bald male is accepted, even celebrated, in todays society. But a bald woman? Hardly. Double standard aside, help is on the horizon.
- Surviving the Super Bowl Spread
Super Bowl party food can be fun and healthy and help you avoid the Super Bowl spread of your waistline.
- Disabled Still Have Sex Lives
Though people think a disability will end your sex life, nothing is further from the truth. Don't be a prisoner of sexual myths: Indulge your senses.
- Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, known medically as hypertension, your doctor may recommend that you use a home monitor to check your blood pressure between visits.
- Bonding With Baby Before Birth
Making a connection with your unborn child can strengthen the bond you share, make you feel closer, and enrich you and your baby's lives.
- Yoga for Men
Yoga is becoming more popular among men, and for good reason: Besides getting rid of stress and increasing flexibility, it may lower the risk of heart disease, depression, and high blood pressure.
- Sailing Into Sickness?
Knowing what outbreaks can occur on a cruise ship and how to treat them can keep you from getting sick at sea.
- Is Fat in Your Future?
Skipping meals as a means of dieting can lead to weight gain in the long run.
- Relax in a Hurry
Tension can build during your busy day, but believe it or not, you do have time to relieve that stress.
- Relax in a Hurry
Who can remember to relax -- and who has time? You do! It only takes five minutes.
- Blow Off Post-Holiday Blues
Now that the hectic holidays are over, how do you keep the blues away as reality returns? We've got a few ideas.
- Impotence Imposes on Relationships
Impotence -- or erectile dysfunction -- can pose problems in a relationship. But that doesn't mean they can't be overcome with treatment -- and patience.
- Water Pills Help All With Hypertension
If you're not taking a diuretic for high blood pressure, experts say you should ask your doctor about switching medications.
- New Gift Ideas for Newborns
Need a special gift for a baby shower? Gift certificates cover services such as newborn screening and cord blood banking.
- The Price Tag on Pain
Chronic pain costs society more than $100 billion a year, but it's often misunderstood and untreated.
- The Many Faces of Botox
Botox, a deadly toxin, is also a powerful drug and a so-called fountain of youth. But could it also become a weapon?
- Fixing What Ails You ... With Food
Chicken soup for the sniffles? Ginger to quell a queasy tummy? Sometimes those olds wives' tales and folk lore contain more than a grain of truth. And researchers are discovering that certain foods really can help, or hinder, your health.
- The Ghost of Smallpox Past
Despite its being dead for 25 years, the specter of a smallpox pestilence -- via terrorism -- haunts the public.
- New Relief for Stress Incontinence
Women who suffer from stress urinary incontinence may benefit from a simple new device.
- Is Your Relationship a Disorder?
Your problems with your spouse may be more than just problems -- they may be symptoms of a controversial diagnosis called relational disorders.
- Everyday Playtime for Adults
Want to recapture part of your youth? You can, by making leisure time a part of your routine.
- What to Expect if You Have a Cesarean Delivery
Find out what a cesarean birth is really like.
- Nutritional Training to Beat Holiday Stress
Yes, you can fight stress with food. Just follow this food plan to celebrate in good cheer!
- Make Your Skin Shine Before the Big Party
Learn what to eat to maximize your looks and give your skin a healthy shine.
- Artificial Lung Closer to Clinical Trial
A device the size of a soda can may help buy time for people who need lung transplants.
- Why Do We Laugh?
This ancient trait might help our immunity and lessen stress.
- Traveling With Kids: A Survival Guide
Planning keeps kids calm and comfortable -- and preserves parents' sanity.
- Morning Sickness Misery
Whether it's in the morning or all day long, pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can be debilitating. Here are some ways to muddle through the misery.
- Lube Up for Better Lovin'
The desire may be there, but the natural wetness may not. That's why sexual lubricants are becoming more popular. And even if everyone's good to go, there's nothing wrong with extra wetness.<BR>
- Open Wide and Relax -- Really!
From movies to massages -- pampering at the dentist's office is becoming more popular.
- Not Your Mother's Birth Control
Women today have a wide array of new and easy birth control options. Just pick your preference!
- Trick or Treat ... or Cavities?
Use Halloween as a time to teach your children important lessons about nutrition and dental care.
- Thrill-Seekers Thrive on the Scary
Exploring the 'dark side' may be a psychological need that's met when the scare is actually over.
- Sick-Building Syndrome
If your workplace is making you ill, here's what you can do.
- 12 Ways to Feel and Look Younger
Want to hold on to -- or recapture -- your youth? These simple steps promise maximum vitality.
- Heartburn Surgery Offers Relief.
If medication doesn't solve your heartburn woes, you may need to consider surgery.
- Help for Hot Flashes
Is soy the solution to this menopausal symptom?
- Getting Off the Food Roller Coaster
Yes, weight management is healthy -- but not if you take it to the extreme. Just be mindful of what you eat, substitute some healthier foods, and don't let the scale determine your mood.