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A fresh set of 15 expert health articles every day — new picks at midnight.

Breast and Ovarian Cancer4 min read

Get Screened for Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will get breast cancer during her lifetime. Anyone who has breasts can…

Read articleCheckups for Adults5 min read

Men: Take Charge of Your Health

Compared to women, men are more likely to: Smoke Drink too much alcohol Make unhealthy or risky choices Put off regular checkups and medical care The good news is that you can…

Read articleMental Health5 min read

Get Enough Sleep

It's important to get enough sleep. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy. How much sleep do I need? Most adults need 7 or more hours of sleep each night. It’s also…

Read articleDoctor and Midwife Visits5 min read

Talk with Your Doctor About Newborn Screening

Talk about newborn screening with your doctor or midwife before your baby is born. Newborn screening includes tests that check for certain diseases and conditions in newborn…

Read articleHealthy Relationships8 min read

Talk to Your Kids About Sex and Healthy Relationships

Talking honestly and openly with your kids about sex and relationships is important — and it's never too early to start. Your support can help them make healthy choices and avoid…

Read articleSafety4 min read

Prevent Back Pain

One of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Try these tips to help protect your back and prevent back pain: Do muscle-strengthening and…

Read articleScreening Tests6 min read

Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

If you’ve been feeling sad or down and can’t seem to shake it, talk with a doctor or nurse about depression. What is depression? Depression is an illness that involves the brain.…

Read articleDoctor Visits2 min read

Medicines to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke: Questions for the Doctor

Cholesterol and other fats in the blood can block blood vessels in the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. Statins are medicines that lower the risk of heart attack…

Read articleQuestions for the Doctor1 min read

Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

Everyone age 18 years and older should get tested for hepatitis C at least once in their life. Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The…

Read articleColorectal Cancer6 min read

Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer

If you're between ages 45 and 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. Screening tests can help prevent colorectal cancer or find it early, when it may be…

Read articleObesity2 min read

Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips

Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health, including people with disabilities. Getting active can help you: Strengthen your heart Build strong muscles Lower stress…

Read articleFood and Nutrition3 min read

Get Enough Calcium

Calcium is important at every age, but many people don’t get enough. Your body needs calcium to build strong bones when you’re young and to keep your bones strong as you get…

Read articleHelping a Loved One2 min read

Depression: Conversation Starters

Depression can be hard to talk about. But if a friend or loved one shows signs of having depression, having a conversation about getting help can make a big difference. Use these…

Read articleShopping Lists2 min read

Calcium: Shopping List

Many Americans don't get enough calcium. Your body needs calcium to build strong bones and help prevent osteoporosis (bone loss). One good way to get enough calcium is to eat more…

Read articleHelping a Loved One2 min read

Healthy Eating: Conversation Starters

Sometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. Say why eating healthy is important.…

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Source: health.gov (ODPHP)