How to Get the Ideal Mix of Exercise
Aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises are all part of a healthy, active lifestyle. We’ll talk you through some ways to fit all this activity into your busy week.
Wash your hands!
Washing your hands frequently with soap and water plays a big role in keeping you healthy, and those around you, too. Learn the best way to wash your hands.
5 Healthy Habits May Help You Live More Than 10 Years Longer
New research published by the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that adults in the US who follow 5 healthy lifestyle habits may live more than a decade longer compared with people who follow none of the 5 habits.
FDA Approves Drug Combination for Aggressive Type of Thyroid Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a combination of 2 targeted drugs to treat people with anaplastic thyroid cancer that has a certain type of gene mutation (BRAF V600E) and cannot be completely removed through surgery.
Smart Tips for a Healthier Salad
Salad can be a smart choice for lunch or dinner and a fresh way to get a wide variety of healthy vegetables into your diet. Follow these tips to liven up your salad the healthy way.
Studies Examine Possible Cancer Risks for Firefighters at World Trade Center
Two studies examine whether exposure to chemicals from the wreckage of the World Trade Center during rescue and recovery work after the September 11, 2001 attacks increased firefighters’ risk of developing cancer.
World No Tobacco Day
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, an annual awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987 to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and encourage governments to adopt effective policies to reduce smoking and other tobacco use.
How to Spot Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you know what to look for, you can spot warning signs of skin cancer early.