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About 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, meaning they're at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Many of them don't realize it, according to Jennifer Kirby, MD, an endocrinologist and diabetes specialist.
Quitting smoking can be really tough. The upcoming Great American Smokeout on November 17 is an opportunity to make a plan.
Limb length discrepancy, a condition where kids have one leg shorter than the other, often starts out very subtly. But more dramatic differences, an inch or more, can cause a significant limp and throw off the body's dynamics.
You did it. You ran an entire marathon without dying, you crossed the finish line, and now you're done, right? Not so fast.
Razor blades in apples? Poisoned candy? Probably not going to happen. But you still need to think about costume and pedestrian safety, as well as when your kids are old enough to trick-or-treat on their own.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the pink is upon us. Research proves that breast cancer screening saves lives, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but that doesn't mean everyone should get screened. Learn why, and find out if you're at higher risk.
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a key ligament for knee stability. Athletes with a torn ACL will be out for the rest of the season.
Many couples who want permanent birth control may wonder if they should pursue a vasectomy for the man or tubal ligation for the woman.
Birth rates for women ages 15-19 years are at a historic low, according to the CDC. But U.S. teen pregnancy rates are still higher than other western industrialized nations.
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