Many prescription medicines are being marketed directly to the public through ads on television and in magazines. It's important to get the facts so that you can be safe whenever you take a medicine.

Every year, thousands of Americans injure their eyes or damage their vision. Follow these guidelines to help protect yourself and your family.

December can be stressful. But you and your family can adopt some new traditions that may help ease the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.

Here are common problems you may run into as a health care consumer, with tips for wise responses.

The condition called dry eyes may feel a sand-like grittiness that can range from mild to severe.

A look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.

To keep stress at a minimum and reduce its effects on your life, you need to find and practice healthy ways to manage it.

Learning symptoms of mental illness can help you recognize when you or a loved one need help.

When older adults need others to help them with medical, physical, or emotional needs over an extended period of time, they need long-term care.

Two types of spiders found in the U.S. can cause illness in people. One type is the widow spider of which the black widow is the best known. The other type is the recluse. Read on to learn more.