Older adults may have dental concerns that can't be fully taken care of with just brushing and flossing. Here's what you should know.

Caring for someone you love who is sick or disabled is never easy. When the illness affects your loved one's state of mind, the demands placed on you can be especially hard.

Even the best-prepared parents may be surprised by a few things that are quite normal in newborns.

When you're behind the wheel, you may believe that you can stop yourself from falling asleep, but you can't. You may not even know you've dozed off. Here are some important tips to help stay alert.

Keep these guidelines in mind when looking for allergy relief.

A personal health record can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to get faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care. Read on to learn more about creating one.

If your provider suggests non-emergency surgery or a major medical test, it can be worthwhile to get a second opinion. Here are some tips on how to do this.

People who are actively involved in their medical care stay healthier, recover more quickly when they're ill, and live longer, healthier lives.

People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser.

Women often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause.