Health A-Z Slideshows

These tips can help you make low-potassium choices when you’re dining out.

Bathrooms can be sweet retreats. But some dangers lurk, from slick floors to mold to iffy personal products. Learn how to spot an issue and what to do.

When you have a weakened immune system, it's best to avoid certain activities. Learn how to protect yourself.

What you eat can worsen or improve your symptoms. Here’s what you need to know.

Cold feet could be nothing or a sign of a medical condition. Here are some common causes, along with tips for keeping your toes toasty.

Learn how doctors are using high-tech advances like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

You check your smoke alarms regularly. How about your door locks? Or trees? See some home safety checks you may not be doing, and how often to do them.

Are these practices really good for you, or are they urban legends? We show you what’s healthy and what’s hype.

Do you use air conditioning to stay cool in the heat? Here’s how it could be affecting your body.

You’ve probably used a mnemonic devices to remember something before. Check out these mnemonic devices that just might save your life (or someone else’s) one day.

There are plenty of things you need to do to keep yourself healthy if you have Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Learn more.

Even if you consider yourself pretty healthy, you may be missing the mark in a few areas. Click through to learn some of the most common mistakes.

This is a slideshow about sickle cell disease. It’s an inherited blood disorder that leads to a shortage of red blood cells. It can cause severe pain and raise your risk of infections and stroke.

Many infections are contagious. But some you won’t get from another person. You might pick them up from touching surfaces or by eating things that have bacteria or viruses in them.

Your body needs potassium to run like it should. Find out what foods can help boost your levels.

Household odors can be embarrassing, and they’re sometimes harmful to your health. Here's how to get rid of bad smells.

We've all had to clean a stain from time to time. When it happens again, use these tips to get things back to normal as soon as possible.

Find out about the types of worms that humans can get, how it happens, and what the symptoms and treatments are.

Strep throat is an infection of your throat, and sometimes tonsils, that's caused by bacteria. Find out how you get a diagnosis, ways to treat it, and home remedies that can make you feel better.

Ketchup isn’t just for fries. It can clean silver, too. Learn how to get more bang for your buck out of common household items.

Bleach kills germs fast. But it can do more harm than good if you’re not using it the right way. Here’s what you need to know.

Some blood disorders are forms of cancer. Others are benign. Find out what happens and why.

If someone in your home is ill, sanitizing laundry is a key task. Learn the steps to clean and disinfect the sick person’s clothing and linens while keeping the rest of the household healthy.

Interested in giving blood? Your donation is needed more urgently than ever right now. Here’s what to know before you give.

Under eye bags? Swollen ankles? Belly bloat? Here are some quick home remedies to tamp down swelling and puffiness.

Could light be the cure for what ails you? Find out how light therapy can help treat skin disorders, pain, depression, and more.

Lots of things can change the way your pee smells. Find out what they are and what you can do about the odor.

Coronavirus. Soap scum. White water stains. Pink toilet rings. Your house is full of things to clean and to disinfect. Find out what works best.

Some kinds of body hair loss -- or extra growth -- can be a sign of another health condition. Find out what yours might mean.

Your kidneys are your body's clearinghouse for toxins. Learn what swollen feet, muscle cramps, and other warning signs may signal about your kidneys' health.

Does your blood type play a role in your risk for disease? Find out how it fares in the face of certain conditions.

It’s probably been years since you bought a new mattress. Find out what might be lurking inside your bed, including dust mites, bedbugs, and bacteria.

ADPKD, or autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, can cause severe pain, headaches, and more problems. What can you do to feel better and stay active? Find exercise and diet tips, pain management approaches, and coping skills to help you live your best life.

Everything from medication and infections to cancer can lead to swollen lymph nodes. Find out what might’ve triggered yours.

Fashion often trumps function in the shoe world. Learn why it’s a bad idea to shop for shoes online, how to find a good fit in the store, and how to fix other missteps with these hardworking accessories.

In 2016, infectious diseases sent Americans to the doctor more than 15 million times. That’s a lot of trouble for organisms you can’t see but can catch through something as simple as a sneeze. According to the CDC, these are some of the most common infectious illnesses in the U.S.

Indoor and outdoor air pollution can cause a variety of problems, from asthma attacks to lung cancer to premature death. Learn more about how gases and particles in air pollution can affect your health.

Washing your hands is critical to staying healthy and keeping from spreading germs to people around you. What happens when you forget? It's not good.

Your laundry habits may not get your clothes as clean as they could be. Find out the best practices to kill more germs in the wash.

How clean is your showerhead? Is the water the right temperature? Find out about little fixes that can make a big difference to your next shower or bath.

You can’t avoid household emergencies, but you can do things to keep you and your family safe when they happen. Find out more about how to handle some of these common situations.

Do your hands and feet sometimes feel numb or prickly? Learn some of the common causes.

Pests such as mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, or bats in your home or yard can carry health risks. Learn the risks and how to get rid of the pest.

Do you always feel thirsty? Find out if there’s a medical reason behind your need for a long drink.

Houseplants that boost your mood, help you breathe easier, and keep away dust? Find out which indoor foliage can deliver health benefits.

Your dirty sheets are literally crawling with critters and germs. Here’s how and how often to wash your linens to keep your bedroom healthy.

You might know that more than a drink or two a day is bad for your health. But in some cases, any alcohol at all may not be a great idea.

Mattress quality, lights, noise, allergens … chances are, your bedroom is due for a checkup. Here's how to make your room a healthier place to sleep and hang out.

Find out how symptoms and outcomes of certain conditions may vary based on your sex.