Allergies
Arthritis
Brain and Nervous System Disorders
Cancer
Caregiver Guidelines
Childrens Health
Common Illnesses and Disoders
Common Symptoms
Diabetes
Diagnostic Procedures
Digestive Disorders
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Eye Care/Eye Disorders
First Aid
Foot Disorders
Healthcare Consumer Tips
Healthy Living
Heart Disease and Circulatory Disorders
Infectious Diseases
AIDS and HIV
Lung and Bronchial Disorders
Medications
Men's Health
Mental Health
Muscle,Joint,Bone Injuries/DIsorders
Operations
Safety
Seniors' Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Skin
Sleep Disorders
Substance Abuse
Surgery Information
Thyroid Disorders
Urinary Tract Disorders
Women's Health
ALLERGIES
1000 What Are Allergies?
1001 Common Causes
1002 Food Allergies
1003 Hay Fever
1004 Insect Sting Allergies
1005 Medication Allergies
1006 Indoor Allergens
1007 Allergy Testing
1008 Treating Allergies
1009 Allergic Shock
1010 National Support Services
ARTHRITIS
1030 What Is Arthritis?
1031 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
1032 Osteoarthritis
1033 Lupus
1034 Rheumatism
1035 Risk Factors for Arthritis
1036 Treatment for Arthritis
1037 National Support Services
BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS
1060 ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
1061 Alzheimer's Disease
1062 Bell's Palsy
1063 Epilepsy
1064 Meningitis
1065 Multiple Sclerosis
1066 Parkinson's Disease
1067 Stroke
CANCER
General Information
1100 What is Cancer?
1101 Risk Factors
1102 Early Detection Guidelines
1103 Signs and Symptoms
1104 Cancer Treatment Team
1105 Clinical Trials
1106 National Support Services
Breast Cancer
1107 Risk Factors
1108 Early Detection Guidelines
1109 Signs and Symptoms
1110 Treatment
1111 Breast Reconstruction
1112 Breast Cancer in Men
Colorectal Cancer
1113 Risk Factors
1114 Early Detection Guidelines
1115 Signs and Symptoms
1116 Treatment
Lymphomas
1117 Hodgkin's Disease
1118 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Other Types of Cancer
1119 Bladder Cancer
1120 Cervical Cancer
1121 Childhood Cancers
1122 Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
1123 Leukemia
1124 Lung Cancer
1125 Metastatic Cancer
1126 Ovarian Cancer
1127 Pancreatic Cancer
1128 Prostate Cancer
1129 Skin Cancer
Cancer Treatment
1130 Treatment Types
1131 Bone Marrow Transplant
1132 Side Effects
1133 Nutrition During Treatment
CAREGIVER GUIDELINES
1200 The Caregiver's Bill of Rights
1201 The Patient's Bill of Rights
1202 Preparing to Be a Caregiver
1203 Tips for the Caregiver's Wellbeing
1204 Tips to Improve Patient Care
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
1250 Attention Deficit Disorder
1251 Bedwetting
1252 Breast Feeding
1253 Causes of Childhood Fevers
1254 Chicken Pox
1255 Acute Upper Airway Obstruction
1256 Circumcision
1257 Colic
1258 Croup
1259 Dangers of Aspirin Use/Reye's Syndrome
1260 Dehydration
1261 Diaper Rash
1262 Diet
1263 Dyslexia
1264 Earaches
1265 Exercise
1266 Fever Guidelines
1267 Fifth Disease
1268 Growth and Development
1269 Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
1270 How to Take a Temperature
1271 Hyperactivity (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
1272 Impetigo
1273 Lice
1274 Measles
1275 Mumps
1276 Obesity
1277 Pediatric Hernias
1278 Pediatric Rash
1279 Physical Exam and Immunization Schedules
1280 Pinworms
1281 Premature Babies
1282 Ringworm
1283 Roseola
1284 Rubella
1285 Scabies
1286 Sleeping Problems
1287 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
1288 Teething
1289 Thumbsucking
1290 Toilet Training
1291 Urinary Tract Infections
COMMON ILLNESSES AND DISORDERS
1400 Colds
1401 Flu
1402 Stomach Flu
1403 Hernias
Headaches
1404 General Information/Tension
1405 Migraine/Cluster
1406 Sinus
COMMON SYMPTOMS
1450 Back Pain
1451 Constipation
1452 Diarrhea
1453 Dizziness/Vertigo
1454 Ear Pain
1455 Fever
1456 Muscle Pain
1457 Neck Pain
1458 Nosebleeds
1459 Sore Throat
1460 Swollen Glands
1461 TMJ (Jaw Joint Pain)
1462 Vomiting
DIABETES
1500 What is Diabetes?
1501 Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus/Type Diabetes
1502 Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus/Type 2 Diabetes
1503 Reducing the Risks for Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
1504 Diabetes and Pregnancy/Gestational Diabetes
1505 Complications of Diabetes
1506 Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
1507 Foot Care for Diabetics
1508 Sick-Day Management
1509 National Support Services
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1530 Amniocentesis
1531 Breast Biopsy
1532 Cardiac Stress Test
1533 Complete Blood Count (CBC)
1534 Chest X-Ray
1535 Chorionic Villus Sampling
1536 Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan)
1537 Electroencephalogram (EEG)
1538 Electrocardiogram (EKG)
1539 Electromyogram (EMG)
1540 GI Barium Series: Lower
1541 GI Barium Series: Upper
1542 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
1543 Mammography
1544 Pap Smear
1545 Prostate-Specific Antigen Test (PSA Test)
1546 Pulmonary Function Test
1547 Ultrasound (Cardiac or Abdominal)
1548 Ultrasound (Pregnancy)
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
1600 Appendicitis
1601 Botulism
1602 Constipation
1603 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease)
1604 Diarrhea
1605 Diverticulitis
1606 Food Poisoning
1607 Food Poisoning Prevention
1608 Gallstones
1609 Hemorrhoids
1610 Indigestion
1611 Irritable Bowel
1612 Pancreatitis
1613 Peptic Ulcer
1614 Stomach Flu
1615 Vomiting
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS
1640 Earwax
1641 Inner Ear Infections
1642 Middle Ear Infections
1643 Outer Ear Infections/Swimmer's Ear
1644 Ménière's Disease
1645 Ruptured Eardrum
1646 Hearing Loss
1647 Sore Throat
1648 Laryngitis
1649 Strep Throat
1650 Tonsillitis
1651 Nosebleeds
1652 Sinusitis
1653 Swollen Glands
EYE CARE/EYE DISORDERS
1700 Common Vision Problems
1701 Routine Eye Care
1702 Eye Exams/Vision Testing
1703 Glasses/Contact Lenses
1704 Contact Lens Care
1705 Eye Emergencies
1706 Eye Injury Protection and First Aid
1707 Sty/Cyst
1708 Pink Eye/Conjunctivitis
1709 Cataracts
1710 Color Blindness
1711 Detached Retina
1712 Glaucoma
1713 Crossed Eyes/Walleye/Lazy Eye
1714 Eye Exercise Therapy for Lazy Eye
1715 Preventing and Treating Eye Strain
1716 Radial Keratotomy
FIRST AID
1750 Bites: Animal/Human
1751 Bites: Stings/Insects
1752 Bites: Snakes
1753 Bites: Spiders
1754 Bites: Ticks
1755 Blisters
1756 Cold Injuries/Hypothermia
1757 Cold Injuries/Frostbite
1758 First-Aid Supplies
1759 Heat Exhaustion
1760 Heat Stroke
1761 Minor Burns
1762 Minor Cuts, Abrasions and Bruises
1763 Poisoning
1764 Puncture Wounds
1765 Signs of Injury Infection
1766 Splinters
FOOT DISORDERS
1780 Bunions
1781 Corns/Calluses
1782 Flat Feet/Fallen Arches
1783 Hammer Toes
1784 Heel Spurs
1785 Ingrown Toenails
HEALTHCARE CONSUMER TIPS
1800 Becoming a Wise Healthcare Consumer
1801 Building a Partnership With Your Doctor
1802 Tips on Selecting a Physician
1803 Types of Healthcare Providers
HEALTHY LIVING
1830 Living a Balanced Lifestyle
1831 Diet and Nutrition
1832 Reducing Cholesterol
1833 Fitness
1834 Weight Management
1835 Maintaining a Healthy Attitude
1836 Seniors Staying Active and Fit
1837 Wellness Exams
1838 Effects of Substance Abuse
1839 Effects of Alcohol
1840 Effects of Caffeine
1841 Effects of Cigarette Smoking
1842 Effects of Secondhand Smoke
1843 Effects of Smokeless Tobacco
1844 Stopping Smoking
1845 Effects of Stress
1846 Stress Management
1847 Relaxation Techniques
1848 Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HEART DISEASE AND CIRCULATORY DISORDERS
1900 Angina (Chest Pain)
1901 Heart Attack: Recognition and Guidelines for Care
1902 Stroke: Recognition and Guidelines for Care
1903 Causes of Heart Attack and Stroke
1904 Reducing Heart Attack and Stroke Risks
1905 Reducing Cholesterol
1906 Lifestyle After a Heart Attack
1907 Congestive Heart Failure
1908 Atrial Fibrillation
1909 High Blood Pressure
1910 Mitral Valve Prolapse
1911 Pacemakers
1912 Varicose Veins
1913 National Support Services
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
1950 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
1951 Mononucleosis
1952 Hepatitis
1953 Treatment for Hepatitis
1954 Lyme Disease
1955 Shingles
1956 Tuberculosis
AIDS AND HIV
1957 General Information
1958 How Is It Contracted?
1959 Living With HIV
1960 Lowering Your Risks
1961 Research Studies
1962 Should You Be Tested?
1963 Where to Seek Help
LUNG AND BRONCHIAL DISORDERS
1980 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
1981 What Is Asthma?
1982 Treatment and Maintenance for Asthma
1983 Bronchitis
1984 Chronic Bronchitis
1985 Emphysema
1986 Pneumonia
MEDICATIONS
2000 Antidiarrheal Preparations vs. Laxatives
2001 Aspirin vs. Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen
2002 Decongestants vs. Antihistamines
2003 Expectorants vs. Cough Suppressants
2004 What You Should Know About Medications
2005 Stocking Your Medicine Cabinet
2006 Effects of Medication on Seniors
MEN'S HEALTH
2030 Breast Cancer in Men
2031 Hair Loss
2032 Impotence
2033 Infertility
2034 Prostate Enlargement
2035 Prostate-Specific Antigen Test (PSA Test)
2036 Testicular Self-Exam
2037 Urinary Tract Infections/Urinary Problems
2038 Vasectomy - Permanent Sterilization
MENTAL HEALTH
2050 Maintaining a Healthy Attitude
2051 Addictive Behavior
2052 Anorexia
2053 Bulimia
2054 Overeating
2055 Anxiety
2056 Coping with Anxiety
2057 Depression
2058 Coping with Depression
2059 Grief
2060 Stress
2061 Stress Management
2062 Substance Abuse
2063 National Support Services
MUSCLE, JOINT, BONE INJURIES/DISORDERS
2100 Common Sports Injuries
2101 Preventing Sports Injuries
2102 When and How to Treat Sports Injuries
2103 Bursitis
2104 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
2105 Fractures
2106 Muscle Cramps
2107 Pulls and Strains
2108 Sprains
2109 Tendonitis
2110 TMJ (Jaw Joint Pain)
OPERATIONS
2150 Adenoidectomy
2151 Carpal Tunnel Release
2152 Cataract Extraction
2153 Cesarean Section
2154 Cholecystectomy
2155 Cystoscopy
2156 Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
2157 Episiotomy
2158 Hemorrhoidectomy
2159 Hernia Repair
2160 Hip Replacement
2161 Hysterectomy
2162 Knee Arthroscopy
2163 Knee Replacement
2164 Laparoscopy
2165 Myringotomy with Tubes
2166 Oophorectomy (Salpingo)
2167 Prostatectomy (TURP)
2168 Radial Keratotomy
2169 Rotator Cuff Repair
2170 Shoulder Arthroscopy
2171 Tonsillectomy
2172 Tubal Ligation
2173 Vasectomy
SAFETY
2200 Choking Prevention
2201 Food Poisoning Prevention
2202 Poisoning Prevention
2203 Importance of CPR Instruction
2204 Injury Protection
SENIORS' HEALTH
2250 Alzheimer's Disease
2251 Diet and Aging
2252 Effects of Aging
2253 Effects of Medication
2254 Hearing Loss
2255 Cataracts
2256 Hypothermia in Seniors
2257 Incontinence
2258 Incontinence: Home Treatment and Prevention
2259 Osteoarthritis
2260 Osteoporosis
2261 Skin Disorders
2262 Staying Active and Fit
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
AIDS and HIV
2300 General Information
2301 How Is It Contracted?
2302 Living with HIV
2303 Lowering Your Risks
2304 Research Studies
2305 Should You Be Tested?
2306 Where to Seek Help
Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
2307 Chlamydia
2308 Genital Herpes
2309 Genital Warts
2310 Gonorrhea
2311 Syphilis
2312 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
2313 Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases
SKIN
2330 Acne
2331 Athlete's Foot
2332 Boils and Carbuncles
2333 Cold Sores
2334 Dandruff
2335 Diaper Rash
2336 Eczema and Dermatitis
2337 Frostbite
2338 Hives
2339 Impetigo
2340 Lice
2341 Moles
2342 Pediatric Rash
2343 Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac
2344 Psoriasis
2345 Recognizing Skin Lesions
2346 Ringworm
2347 Rosacea
2348 Scabies
2349 Shingles
2350 Skin Cancer
2351 Skin Disorders in Seniors
2352 Sunburns
2353 Warts
SLEEP DISORDERS
2400 Insomnia
2401 Narcolepsy
2402 Restless Leg Syndrome
2403 Sleep Apnea
2404 Sleeping Problems in Children
2405 Sleepwalking
2406 Snoring
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
2425 Substance Abuse
2426 Substance Abuse and Pregnancy
2427 Alcohol
2428 Alcoholism Treatment
2429 Illegal Drug Abuse and Treatment
2430 Medication Abuse and Treatment
2431 Tobacco
2432 Smoking and Pregnancy
2433 Smokeless Tobacco
2434 Steroids
2435 Caffeine
SURGERY INFORMATION
2500 Anesthesia
2501 How to Maximize Recovery From Surgery
2502 How to Prepare for Surgery
2503 Making the Right Choices About Surgery
THYROID DISORDERS
2550 Hyperthyroidism
2551 Hypothyroidism
URINARY TRACT DISORDERS
2575 Kidney Infection
2576 Kidney Stones
2577 Urinary Tract Infections in Children
2578 Urinary Tract Infections/Urinary Problems in Men
2579 Urinary Tract Infections in Women
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Birth Control
2600 Barrier Methods
2601 Depo-Provera
2602 Intrauterine Device (IUD)
2603 Norplant
2604 Permanent Sterilization - Tubal Ligation
2605 The Pill
2606 The Rhythm Method
Breast Health
2610 Breast Examinations
2611 Breast Lumps
2612 Mammography
General Health Issues
2620 Excessive Hair Growth
2621 Hair Loss
2622 Infertility
2623 Iron-Deficiency Anemia
2624 Osteoporosis
2625 Pap Smears
Infections
2640 Bacterial Vaginal Infections
2641 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
2642 Urinary Tract Infections
2643 Vaginal Yeast Infections
Menopause
2650 Coping with Menopause
2651 Hormone Replacement Therapy
2652 Risks Associated with Menopause
2653 Signs and Symptoms
Menstrual Cycle
2670 Absence of Periods (Amenorrhea)
2671 Athletic Amenorrhea
2672 Endometriosis
2673 Fibroids
2674 Hysterectomy
2675 Irregular or Heavy Periods
2676 Menstrual Hygiene
2677 Ovarian Cysts
2678 Painful Periods and Cramps
2679 PMS
2680 Toxic Shock Syndrome
Pregnancy
2700 Planning for Pregnancy
2701 How Can I Tell If I'm Pregnant?
2702 Diagnosing Pregnancy/When to Seek Care
2703 Prenatal Care
2704 Danger Signs During Pregnancy
2705 Symptoms and Stages of Pregnancy
2706 Symptoms and Stages of Labor
2707 Diabetes and Pregnancy/Gestational Diabetes
2708 Diet During Pregnancy
279 Exercise During Pregnancy
2710 Rubella and Pregnancy
2711 Smoking and Pregnancy
2712 Substance Abuse and Pregnancy
2713 Work/Travel/Recreation During Pregnancy
2714 Amniocentesis
2715 Chorionic Villus Sampling
2716 Ultrasound
2717 Miscarriage
2718 Premature Delivery
2719 Stretch Marks
2720 Cesarean Section
2721 Episiotomy
After Delivery
2750 Blues/Depression
2751 Breast Feeding
2752 Complications
2753 Exercise
2754 Follow-up Care