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Common myths about the flu may keep you from taking the necessary steps to protect yourself from the illness. Learn the truth about lowering your risk — starting with the annual flu vaccine.

The thyroid gland often is incorrectly accused of causing symptoms like weight gain and fatigue. Learn why this tiny gland gets so much blame and which thyroid conditions cause issues.

If nonsurgical treatments have failed to improve stress, strain and pain in your back, surgery may be the next option. Learn about the two categories of back surgery and when each is recommended.

Fifty million U.S. adults don't get enough sleep. Read 8 Q&A to discover how a sleep study can shed light onto what's happening during the dark of night.

Love can make your heart feel all aflutter. But if you're feeling weakness, shortness of breath or chest discomfort, it may be atrial fibrillation. Learn more about this treatable condition.

Your child's eye health is an important part of his or her overall heath and ability to learn. Find out how to protect your child's vision with regular eye screenings and when to seek a comprehensive ...

Men are less likely than women to have preventive screenings and regular exams. Learn why men should reconsider their reservations and avoid a treatable situation turning deadly.

If you're bothered by drooping eyelids or are losing your peripheral range of vision, upper eyelid surgery may be a solution for you. An ophthalmologist answers questions about this common surgery.

Experts recommend limiting children's screen time. Consider the effects of too much screen time, and discover how to reduce it using these simple steps.

As many as 30% of children have issues with bowel movements due to constipation. Learn what's normal, what's not, what to try and when to seek help.