A birth defect is a physical problem that is present at birth. Birth defects may cause physical or mental problems, and some can be fatal. It can be helpful to learn about some common ones.
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Cold weather doesn't have to put a freeze on your outdoor exercise program. If you're careful, you can still work out when the weather turns chilly.
If you have asthma, a key tool to help manage it is your Asthma Action Plan. It includes information about your symptoms and medicines.
Look beyond the potato, the tomato, and the lettuce leaf when considering which vegetables to include your meals. Eating more of and a variety of vegetables can lower your risk for many diseases.
Antibiotics are medicines that help fight infections by killing bacteria. But over time, certain bacteria can change in such a way that antibiotics don’t affect them. This is called antibiotic resistance.
Many people swear by alternative and complementary therapies. Find out more about these treatments by taking this quiz.
This calculator is for children with asthma. If you know your child's height, you can find his or her predicted peak flow.
Urinary incontinence means that your urine leaks out at times when you are not using the bathroom. This is a common problem for women of all ages. Learn about the risk factors you may have for UI.
Angioedema is a skin condition very similar to hives. In hives, raised, red, itchy, irregular bumps appear on the skin. In angioedema, the same thing happens beneath the skin. Instead of being itchy, angioedema is tender or painful. This video offers more details about this condition and how it develops.