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Inflammation from a confused immune system can go beyond your joints. Learn about the different types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases, and where to go for help.

Noise-induced hearing loss, even from earbuds and headphones, can be permanent. That's why it's important to teach young people safe listening habits and how to protect their hearing.

Did you know calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body? It makes up about 2% of your weight and is necessary for strong bones. Find out if your daily calcium intake hits the recommended level.

Before Kael Jaeger was born, an ultrasound revealed that he had a cleft lip and palate. Read how surgery and hyperbaric oxygen treatment repaired this common birth defect.

You probably remember having some form of the safe sex talk with your parents or other adults with the focus around pregnancy prevention. It's equally important to talk about sexually transmitted infe...

“I’ve never been thin my whole life,” says Rebecca Ableidinger. But after she had her first child in 2006, Abeidinger gained a lot of weight — fast. And five years and ano...

Oct. 10 is bound to be a day Ernest "Skip" Bessen remembers forever. The day will be noteworthy, not only because it involves a multiday canoe trip along Missouri’s Current River — but it ...

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.

Are you considering bariatric surgery, but wondering how it works or what you might expect during the process? Check out these frequently asked questions and answers.

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.