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With a stroke, every minute counts. If you suspect someone is experiencing a stroke, conducting a FAST test can help save their life and prevent long-term disabilities.

Ankle injuries are common in sports and everyday life. Here's how to know if yours is a sprain or break.

Although stroke risk increases after age 55, many factors play a role in who has one. Learn about risks and preventive steps you can take to reduce personal risk for stroke.

"I'm all ears" typically means you're listening, but it has a different meaning if you feel self-conscious about prominent ears. Learn about a procedure that can change the ear shape and position.

When medicines are no longer are needed, it is important to dispose of them properly to reduce risk from accidental exposure or intentional misuse. Consider your options.

Though few people look forward to having a colonoscopy, every year millions have one — many completed without sedation. Learn why this may be a good option for you.

Your first instinct may be to go to the gym when you want to lose weight. Learn why this may not produce the results you want and what's more effective.

A traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging, long-lasting physical and psychological effects. That's why a team approach is needed to improve and restore function as much as possible.

The excruciating pain caused by a kidney stone can occur suddenly. Learn about how they form, personal risk factors and treatment options.

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., but prevention is possible. Learn more in this Q&A.