Get Down for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a concern for teens as well as adults.  Teens who are overweight are especially at risk. But parents and teenagers can take steps to getting the weight down.


Not Better
Multivitamins can do a lot of things, but researchers say there are limits. The researchers say multivitamins did not reduce postmenopausal women’s risk of most common cancers, cardiovascular disease or death from any cause.


Young Adults, Healthy Adults
Young adults -- ages 18 to 29 -- often think that their health is invincible.  But they face health risks, too.


Tracking Kids’ Walking
Obese children can benefit from activities that burn calories. But how to keep track may be trickier than it looks.


Sedentary Preschoolers
You’d expect small children to be very active in preschool. But a  study of more than 450 kids found 94 percent of preschool activities were sedentary.


COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. “Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time.


Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply your heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood.


Heart Attacks
Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, today there are excellent treatments that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Acting fast at the first sign of heart attack symptoms can save your life and limit damage to your heart.


High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.