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Medications and Hospital Readmission
Discharged from the hospital? Here's what you need to know to lower your chances of being readmitted.

How to Manage Arthritis Pain
Are you one of the millions in the United States with arthritis?

Lead Poisoning: What You Need to Know
Around 3.6 million families in the United States are at risk of exposure to lead, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here's what you need to know.

Kidney Stone Prevention
Kidney stones may be small, but they can pack a lot of pain. Read on to find out how you can reduce your chance of developing kidney stones.

Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Have you been told you snore like a tractor? It could be more than just snoring. You might have sleep apnea.

Medical Myths Busted
Grandma might have told you that you'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair. Even if you didn't buy into that old wives’ tale, there are plenty of other health myths out there that seem true — but aren't.

5 Tips to Snack Smarter
There's nothing wrong with snacking. But if you do it wrong, it can harm your health.

Medication Safety for Pets
You probably take steps to keep your medications out of the reach of children, but what about your pets?

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
During power outages from hurricanes or tornados, using other power sources can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Can Phones Interfere with Pacemakers?
Can your phone make your heart skip a beat? It's possible but unlikely, health officials say.