What Is Leukemia

Cancer happens when cells in the body begin changing in ways that aren't normal. Cancer that starts in blood cells is called leukemia.

What Is Kidney (Renal) Cancer?

Cancer that starts in a kidney is call kidney or renal cancer. Learn how this cancer forms and what the treatment options are.

What Is Colon and Rectal Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)?

Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. Cancer that starts in the cells of the colon is called colon cancer. Cancer that starts in the cells that make up the rectum is called rectal cancer. These cancers are a lot alike, so they're sometimes just called colorectal cancer.

What Is Ovarian Cancer

Cancer that starts in the ovaries is called ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer can spread from the ovaries to other parts of the body. This spread is called metastasis. In general, the more cancer spreads, the harder it is to treat.

What Is Cervical Cancer?

Learn about cervical cancer, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Medicine for Cholesterol Control

Medication can give you the extra help you need to control your cholesterol. If medication is prescribed, be sure to take it exactly as directed.

Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers

The higher your total cholesterol number, the more likely it is that cholesterol will build up in your blood vessels. This sheet can help you track your cholesterol numbers.

Guarding Your Health and Safety

Accidents happen - and can cause more lasting damage to your health than illness or disease. You can prevent most accidents. Take steps now to guard your health and safety at home, at work, and on the road.

Understanding Acupuncture

Learn more about acupuncture, an ancient form of Chinese medicine. Behind this treatment is the belief that energy (or life force, called Qi) flows through your body. Improving that flow improves your health.