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Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It is caused by a virus. It usually spreads when a person comes in contact with droplets from coughs or sneezes of someone with the virus. The symptoms of measles happen about 8 to 12 days after coming in contact with a person with the virus.

This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of the large intestine. During the surgery, an opening (stoma) is made in your belly. When healed, waste collects in a pouch inside your body. It's then drained through a thin tube (catheter).

Herbal therapy is sometimes called botanical medicine. It uses plant-based remedies as medicine. Use these remedies carefully. Here are some things to remember.

Fitness reduces your risk for high blood pressure, as well as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

You should exercise about 30 minutes on most days. But who says it has to be done all at once? Try splitting that up into shorter, 10- and 15-minute blocks of time. We've got some helpful tips to get you started!

Massage therapy can be used to increase blood flow, relax muscles, relieve stress, and revitalize the body.

Fractures in the bones of the spine (vertebrae) can cause severe back pain and loss of movement. Vertebroplasty is a procedure in which a type of surgical cement is injected into the fractured vertebrae. This can make the spine more stable and ease back pain.

Having correct posture reduces strain on soft tissues. When you're in neutral position, your bone structure supports you and provides a stable base to move from. To stay close to neutral, try these tips.

Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the best answer for each question. Answers are at the bottom of the page.