Reduce Your Risk from Respiratory Viruses This Holiday Season
November 20, 2024, 12:30 PM EST For Everyone NOV. 20, 2024 WHAT TO KNOW Flu, COVID-19, and RSV illnesses are at low levels right now overall in the United States, but we expect them to increase in the coming weeks, as they usually do in fall and winter. Individuals, families, healthcare providers, and health departments […]
How to Have Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3!
For Everyone DECEMBER 1, 2023 How to Have Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3! KEY POINTS Give yourself the gift of better health this holiday season. Try these tips to add more movement to your day and healthy food to your plate. Stay active Even a few minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can deliver some health benefits […]
What Is Myocarditis
Email Print Español IN THIS ARTICLE What is Myocarditis? Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Myocarditis and COVID-19 What is Myocarditis? Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms You may not have any symptoms of myocarditis, or you may not notice any symptoms since they could be overshadowed by symptoms of the infection that caused the […]
About Heart Disease
For Everyone MAY 15, 2024 KEY POINTS The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. Know your risk for heart disease so you can prevent it. High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors. 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States are due to heart […]
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely
For Everyone APRIL 29, 2024 ESPAÑOL Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely AT A GLANCE Raw turkey can contain foodborne germs. Store, thaw, handle and cook turkey, stuffing and leftovers properly to prevent food poisoning. Why it’s important Turkey and its juice can be contaminated with germs that can make you and your family sick. Raw […]
Shoulder Dislocations Overview
Rachel Abrams; Halleh Akbarnia. Author Information and Affiliations Last Update: August 8, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity Shoulder dislocations represent 50 percent of all major joint dislocations, with anterior dislocation being most common. The shoulder is an unstable joint due to a shallow glenoid that only articulates with a small part of the humeral […]
About High Blood Pressure
For Everyone JANUARY 28, 2025 About High Blood Pressure KEY POINTS High blood pressure (hypertension) is consistently at or above 130/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms but can cause problems for your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. No matter your age, you can take steps each day to keep […]
Childhood asthma and exercise
Daniel Hughes ✉ Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMCID: PMC4235445 PMID: 25414580 Children with asthma, similar to most children, enjoy being physically active, participating in school physical education activities, sports, or even just after-school and weekend games. Some of these activities provoke respiratory symptoms in the asthmatic child, a complaint not infrequently heard […]
Symptoms & Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What are the symptoms of IBS? The most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are pain in your abdomen, often related to your bowel movements, and changes in your bowel movements. These changes may be diarrhea, constipation, or both, depending on what type of IBS you have. Other symptoms of IBS may include bloating […]
About Healthy Diet, Weight and Growth
For Everyone FEBRUARY 20, 2024 About Healthy Weight and Growth KEY POINTS Parents and caregivers can help children have healthy growth and a healthy weight. Achieving healthy growth and weight includes healthy eating, physical activity, optimal sleep, and stress reduction. There are several ways to eat well, be physically active, and maintain a healthy weight. […]