Understanding Outpatient Surgery
More than 60 percent of elective surgery procedures in the United States are now performed as outpatient surgeries.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
High Cholesterol Zone
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason.
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans
than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating
habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep
cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Medication Zone
Today’s medicines are wonderful but it takes close cooperation with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure your treatment is safe and effective.
Respiratory Zone
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.
Today's Health News
Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010
New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples
Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts
FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging
Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study
Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study
Health Tip of the Day
A Smooth Way to Go
Smoothies are a tasty way to meld fruit and milk or yogurt into a refreshing drink. Use low-fat or non-fat milk or yogurt, and it's an even healthier snack. Next time you make a smoothie, let the blender run a little longer than usual to whip more air into it. An air-filled smoothie will fill you up so you'll eat less later, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University.