Up to 2 million seniors fall victim to abuse each year, according to government statistics. To ensure that your loved ones spend their days in a safe, healthy environment, heed the following.
If you suspect you are pregnant, you might consider using a home pregnancy test, which can be purchased at most major drugstores. Here is an overview of how to use one. Make sure to thoroughly...
Find the most relaxed position for your body while inserting the tampon. Raising one of your legs on a footstool or on the rim of a toilet makes the process easier. Here's how to insert a tampon...
Examining a mole is one way you can detect the form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Here are some guidelines about what to watch for, based on the American Cancer Society's recommendations.
No matter what your age, you can be on guard against crime. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Crime Prevention Council and the Maryland Community Crime Prevention Institute.
The cause and function of hiccups has baffled medical practitioners since the days of Hippocrates. Although no one has figured out the exact science behind these "abrupt diaphragmatic...
Cramps are caused by the contraction of the uterus during menstruation and vary in intensity from mild to debilitating.
Premenstrual syndrome, better known as PMS, is a group of symptoms that occur before the beginning of your menstrual period.
Premenstrual syndrome, better known as PMS, is a group of symptoms that occur before the beginning of your menstrual period. These symptoms may include cramps, bloating, headaches, fatigue, and...
Bloating, a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), frequently goes hand in hand with menstrual cramping. It can also be caused by intestinal gas.
Temperatures can be taken in several ways. These instructions are for taking the temperature orally.
There are two ways to take a baby's temperature: axillary, or under the arm, and rectal, or in the anus.
Most sore throats are caused by viruses and are usually accompanied by a cold or flu. But they can also be caused by bacteria, allergies and environmental irritation. Here's how you can get rid of...
Symptoms of head lice include frequent head-scratching and/or the sudden appearance of dandruff-like white flecks in the hair. You may receive a note from your child's school reporting that...
Young children's arches may fall due to loose joint connections in their feet. For adults, arches can lose strength and cause the bony framework to collapse. Arthritis, trauma and heredity...
Kids complain of foot pain for a variety of reasons. If your child says his feet hurt, try to determine the cause. If the pain is chronic, see your pediatrician.
Scars from acne, abrasions and surgery are difficult to prevent and don't fade immediately. However, if you start your battle plan soon after the injury you can lessen the severity of most scars.
Each year 7,500 men in the United States are diagnosed with testicular cancer. This simple self-examination helps increase your chances of finding a tumor and benefiting from early treatment.
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