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Counting Carbs When You Use Insulin
Rely on insulin to manage diabetes? Knowing how to properly count simple and complex carbs can have a major impact on your health. View Slideshow ›
Which Vitamins Do You Really Need?
Getting the right amounts of the right vitamins can boost mood, fight pain, and increase energy. Are you on track? Take Quiz ›
Milestone Medical Tests in Your 50s
You’re in your 50s. It’s the prime of your life — or it should be. Don’t let illness rob you of your health. Read more…
Heart Disease – 5 Urgent Warnings
Heart attack isn’t the only serious heart condition. Learn about lesser-known heart problems and their danger signs. View Slideshow ›
Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer
Treatments can be highly successful when bladder cancers are caught early. That’s why it’s key to know the symptoms. View Slideshow ›
Generic vs. Brand-name Drugs
Generic drugs usually cost much less than brand-name medications. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office estimates generic drugs save consumers $8 billion to $10 billion a year. But are they the same as the brand-name version? Read more…
The Truth About Coffee
How many gallons of coffee do you think the average American drinks in a year? Plus, how to protect your teeth. Take Quiz ›
Fish Oil Does NOT Lower Heart Risk in Diabetics
If you have diabetes or prediabetes, fish oil supplements might not be so helpful after all in cutting heart disease risk. Read more …
The 10 Best Foods for Your Heart
Improve your diet with these tasty choices that contain the top nutrients your heart needs, from vitamins and minerals to antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Read more…