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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of light that is found in sunlight, the bulbs in tanning beds and lamps, and more. Find out how it affects your health and how to stay safe.
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Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you likely won't realize that until you hurt it. Learn tips to keep it healthy and strong.
Eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables may reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more. That's why the Produce for Better Health Foundation is trying to get Americans to eat more produce.
Sometimes it's hard to keep your vitamin facts straight. How much vitamin A do you need? What's the best source of Vitamin C? Here's a quiz that offers a chance to learn something different about vitamins.
BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.
The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.
Diverticuli are herniations in the muscular layer of the colon that make small, saclike swellings. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticuli become inflamed and infected. This video looks at the possible causes of this condition, typical symptoms, and available treatments.