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Bathroom Safety Tips
It may surprise you, but your bathroom could be full of hidden health hazards. The bathroom can be a messy place, but there are simple things you can do to keep germs at bay and stay safe. 
Got Insomnia? Change the Way You Think
If insomnia is keeping you up at night, you may want to change how you think.
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
Screening for breast cancer may be a double-edged sword.
Colorectal Cancer Rx Shows More Promise
An experimental medication continues to show promise in treating colorectal cancer patients.
When 'Low T' Gets You Down
For some men, low testosterone levels may be tied to a common mental health problem.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Help and Hope
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is often called the signature wound of soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Among Teens, Antipsychotics May Be Too Common
Mental illness consists of an array of complex and hard-to-pin-down disorders, but avoiding misdiagnosis can be crucial to treating it properly.
Indoor Tanning Fades, but Millions Still Risk It
At one time, many people thought indoor tanning meant a healthy glow year-round. Today, more and more people may be realizing that this isn’t so.
Running Safety Tips
Running is a great way to stay in shape. It helps build strong bones, increases endurance, strengthens muscles and may help you maintain a healthy weight.
Sunburns: How to Deal
You may already know that if you’ve been inside all winter and then go sit out in the sun on a bright summer day, you may get a sunburn. But what exactly is a sunburn?