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Is Leg Pain Years After Hip Replacement Normal?
Could a hip replacement surgery 15 years ago be the reason for my mother's recent leg pain complaints?

Maggot Therapy for Wound Healing?
I have diabetes and an open sore on the outside of my foot that will not heal. My doctors mentioned using maggots for wound healing. Are they serious?

What Poop Colors Say About Your Health
When your body's gastrointestinal tract isn’t functioning correctly, poop colors can tell you what’s going on in your insides and whether you might have bowel problems.

Diet Tips for Headache Relief
Do your headaches make you feel like your head is about to explode? To be pain-free, you may need to change your diet.

Stand Tall for Better Posture and Good Health
Find out how maintaining good posture keeps the muscles in your abdomen, back, and pelvis (your "core") strong and flexible.

5 Tricks to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Want to slash your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Here are some clever ways to dodge the diabetes bullet.

Wondering How to Be Happy? Start Your Pursuit of Happiness Here
Much of your emotional and physical health depends on true happiness.

Suffering from Incontinence or Other Bladder Problems?
Incontinence and overactive bladder problems are on the rise. Find out how to prevent and treat these bladder issues.

Does 'Healthy' Fast Food Exist?
All the fast-food places now have healthy entrees and salads -- or so they claim. How healthy are they really?

Are Full-Body Airport Scanners a Cancer Risk?
Is the radiation from full-body airport scanners harmful?

Want to Stress Less? It's Possible
Apparently, we're getting used to living with constant stress -- not good. However, we're also getting better at managing stress. Try our top 10 ways to get some stress relief.

Cholesterol Medication May Raise Diabetes Risk
Statins for cholesterol control have many health benefits -- protection against Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, prostate cancer, and more -- but recent research reveals they put people at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

How to Quit Smoking in 5 Steps
If you're wondering how to quit smoking tobacco, use these five steps to help you steer clear of nicotine and start living healthier.

3 Drug-Free Remedies for Pain Relief
When your body aches are the kind that won't quit, try these drug-free pain relievers to soothe your chronic arthritis and back pain.

Driving with a Cold is As Dangerous as Driving Drunk
The common cold is an automobile accident waiting to happen. The sneezing, tearing, fever, and puffy eyes make your reactions behind the wheel as slow and unsteady as driving drunk.

Breast Cancer Risk May Be Linked to Toxic Environmental Factors
You wouldn't take a bath in paint thinner or breathe gas fumes for fun, but small "everyday" doses of environmental toxins could be putting you at increased risk for breast cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Is 'Watch and Wait' a Good Idea?
My husband has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer (confined to the prostate gland) and his doctors recommend a "watch and wait" approach. I say get it out of there. What's the smart move?

Does Being Hungry Cause Bad Breath?
When I get really hungry, I get really bad breath. How can I stop that from happening?

Religion and Faith Are Good for Your Soul and Body
All physicians see things they can't explain. When belief is strong, it seems to helps your heart, blood vessels, brain, and immune system. The latest: The more often you attend religious services, the better your blood pressure.

How to Sharpen Your Memory and Prevent Alzheimer's with Food and Vitamins
Fond of your memories? Treasure your brain? Don't want to lose them to Alzheimer's? Take these six simple, powerful steps to protect them.