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Pain on the outside of your knee may be a warning sign of an iliotibial, or IT, band issue. Learn why rest and early treatment is best instead of pushing past the pain, and how to avoid future injury.

Protect yourself and others by properly disposing of sharps in and away from home. It's easy to do with some planning. Here are tips to get you on the right path.

Chronic hepatitis B infection can go undiagnosed until serious liver disease symptoms arise. Learn why vaccination is the best way to prevent infection, and get additional tips to avoid getting the vi...

When tendons become irritated, your finger or thumb can get stuck in a bent or straight position. Find out who typically is affected by trigger finger and how to treat this common condition.

Potatoes have gotten a bad rap for their carb content. Learn why they're good for you, and get recipes to bring the comfort of potatoes to a healthy diet.

For some people, there's no such thing as a good night's sleep. No matter how early they go to bed or how many times they press the snooze button, they still wake up groggy.

It might take more than a catchphrase for you to plan. It's important to know all the options when end-of-life comfort for a loved one or yourself e comfort depends on it.

Sometime around her 51st birthday, the average woman in the U.S. will experience menopause. With the change comes a host of symptoms, including hot flashes, weight gain, bone loss, sleep disturbances,...

If you haven't been active, or are recovering from an illness or injury, you may not feel like lacing up your shoes or going to the gym. But it may be just what you need. Get started with these tips.

There is a wide variety of nonsurgical treatment options for mild and moderate arthritis, but once the damage is severe enough, it may be time to consider total joint replacement.