Health

You know the drill: You start to feel a runny nose or sore throat coming on. After a day or so, you may be coughing, too. But do you have a fever? Has your sense of taste or smell changed? Get to know the symptoms of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19.

Routine preventive health screenings can help you detect underlying conditions earlier, when they’re easier to treat. Here are a few that you might need — ask your primary care provider which ones are right for you.

If you have a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, it’s likely that your doctor has prescribed medication to help manage your symptoms.

Don’t let the flu — and the fever, body aches, and fatigue that can come with it — hold you back. Use these expert tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy.

No matter how healthy you feel today, there’s a powerful step you can take toward feeling your best: Schedule your annual wellness visit.

Being discharged from the hospital or emergency room is an important step in a child’s recovery journey. But it’s not the end of the road. Most caregivers and children will need to continue managing the child’s health in the days and weeks following hospitalization. Learn more about why this is so important.

Taking medications as prescribed is an important step toward long-lasting improvement and lowered risk of hospitalization. Another key step? Keeping up with your health care provider appointments for monitoring and any necessary adjustments. Learn more about the ins and outs of medication management with the following information.

There are many reasons why adults and adolescents struggle to stick with their treatment plan. But skipping appointments can interfere with your recovery. Learn what you can do to get back, or stay, on course.

Certain kinds of mental health medications can have life-changing benefits for children and adolescents who need them, but some may have risks. Working with health care providers to monitor these medications may reduce risks. For some people, these medications can worsen or lead to increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar (which can lead to diabetes), obesity, and increased cholesterol. An important way to decrease those risks is by keeping up with simple blood tests, sometimes called metabolic monitoring. Here are some tips to help you get the best possible results from metabolic monitoring for your child

Being discharged from the hospital or emergency room is an important step in the recovery journey. But it’s not the end of the road. Most patients will need to continue managing their health in the days and weeks following hospitalization. Learn more about why this is so important.

When your child starts on any prescription, there can be an adjustment period. This can be especially true with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines. But you have every reason to feel optimistic. With the correct prescription medication at the right dosage, your child can show great improvement. That’s why it is important for children to visit the doctor within 30 days after they begin taking ADHD medication.

If your skin is feeling itchy, dry, or painful, one of these issues could be to blame. Here’s what to watch for.

Heart tests can help you and your doctor better understand your risk for heart disease. Here are three tests you should know about.

How to stay one step ahead of the virus this season

Your annual wellness visit is an excellent way to stay on top of your health.

Even if you aren’t usually afraid of shots, you might be nervous about taking insulin for the first time. Try these tips to ease your mind

Sometimes you can’t do it all yourself — and that’s okay

Having a strong care team you trust can make all the difference between living in uncertainty and feeling empowered

Here’s what you need to know about this heavy metal — and how to keep your kids safe.

Your little one is growing and changing before your eyes. Here are the skills to look for at each stage.

New landmark research shows that we experience our first metabolic slowdown after age 60. That shift can lead to weight gain and feeling less energetic. But some older adults maintain their calorie burn in defiance of their chronological age. What’s their secret? We sorted through the hype to find the habits that really move the metabolic needle

Shopping advice to eat well on a budget

While one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, early detection ups your chances of successful treatment. If the pandemic disrupted your usual preventive care routine, here’s how to catch up

Yes, it is possible to make it through the sniffly months ahead without coming down with something. Try these tips to sidestep sickness

This condition can damage your heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. With self-care, you can help prevent diabetes and minimize its complications