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A1C

• Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers: Use Them to Manage Your Diabetes (National Diabetes Education Program) Also in Spanish

Acne

• What Is Acne? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

African American Health

• Celebrate the Beauty of Youth (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• High Blood Pressure and African Americans (American Heart Association)
• Stay Fit as You Mature (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Alcohol

• Alcohol Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• Alcohol Overdose: The Dangers of Drinking Too Much (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
• Facts About Aging and Alcohol (National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
• Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Also in Spanish
• Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
• Using Alcohol to Relieve Your Pain: What Are the Risks? (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
• Women and Alcohol (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) - PDF

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

• Facts About Aging and Alcohol (National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish
• Signs of Alcohol Misuse (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Also in Spanish

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment

• Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Also in Spanish

Anatomy

• Body Parts (National Museum of American History)

Antidepressants

• Depression Medicines (Food and Drug Administration)

Aortic Aneurysm

• Talk to Your Doctor about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Arthritis

• Arthritis (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Artificial Limbs

• Older Adults Can Thrive as Prosthesis Users (Amputee Coalition of America)
• The Wonderful World of Cosmesis (Amputee Coalition of America)

Asthma

• Enviromysteries: Inside Stories: Thomas' Story (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland Public Television)

Asthma in Children

• Enviromysteries: Inside Stories: Thomas' Story (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland Public Television)

Atrial Fibrillation

• What Is Atrial Fibrillation? (American Heart Association)

Back Pain

• Prevent Back Pain (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Bedwetting

• Bladder Control Problems and Bedwetting in Children (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Also in Spanish

Benefits of Exercise

• Why Should I Be Physically Active? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Birth Control

• Birth Control: Medicines to Help You (Food and Drug Administration)

Blood Pressure Medicines

• High Blood Pressure: Medicines to Help You (Food and Drug Administration)
• What Is High Blood Pressure Medicine? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Blood Sugar

• Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers: Use Them to Manage Your Diabetes (National Diabetes Education Program) Also in Spanish
• Your Glucose Meter (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Blood Thinners

• What Are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Bone Diseases

• Healthy Bones Matter (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Breastfeeding

• Breastfeed Your Baby (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Calcium

• Get Enough Calcium (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Cancer--Living with Cancer

• Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist Before Cancer Treatment (Pictographs) (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

Cardiac Rehabilitation

• What Is Cardiac Rehabilitation? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Caregivers

• What Are the Caregiver's Rights? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• What Is Caregiver Burnout? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Cartilage Disorders

• What Are Knee Problems? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Cervical Cancer Screening

• Get Screened for Cervical Cancer (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Child Dental Health

• Life of a Tooth: A Visual Timeline (Academy of General Dentistry)
• Take Care of Your Child's Teeth (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Child Nutrition

• Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Childhood Immunization

• 2019 Recommended Vaccinations for Children (7-18 Years Old) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF
• 2019 Recommended Vaccinations for Infants and Children (birth through 6 years) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF

Clinical Trials

• Women in Clinical Trials (Food and Drug Administration) - PDF Also in Spanish

Club Drugs

• Other Drugs People Use and Misuse (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

Cocaine

• Cocaine (Coke, Crack) Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• Signs of Cocaine Abuse and Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

College Health

• Fall Semester -- A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Colorectal Cancer

• Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Corns and Calluses

• Diabetes and Foot Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

• What Happens after Heart Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• What Is Coronary Bypass Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Cosmetics

• Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish
• Tattoos and Permanent Make-Up (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Dental Health

• Life of a Tooth: A Visual Timeline (Academy of General Dentistry)

Diabetes

• Diabetes Diet, Eating, and Physical Activity (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Types of Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetes and Pregnancy

• Diabetes and Pregnancy (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetes Complications

• Diabetes, Gum Disease, and Other Dental Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Preventing Diabetes Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetes in Children and Teens

• 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life (National Diabetes Education Program) Also in Spanish

Diabetes Medicines

• Diabetes Medicines (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Insulin (Food and Drug Administration)
• Women and Diabetes - Diabetes Medicines (Food and Drug Administration)

Diabetes Type 1

• 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life (National Diabetes Education Program) Also in Spanish
• Types of Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetes Type 2

• 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life (National Diabetes Education Program) Also in Spanish
• Diabetes Diet, Eating, and Physical Activity (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Types of Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Women and Diabetes - Diabetes Medicines (Food and Drug Administration)

Diabetic Diet

• Carbohydrate Counting and Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Diabetes Diet, Eating, and Physical Activity (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetic Eye Problems

• Diabetic Eye Disease (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetic Foot

• Diabetes and Foot Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Diabetic Kidney Problems

• Diabetes and Kidney Disease (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Dialysis

• Eating and Nutrition for Hemodialysis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Dietary Supplements

• Dietary Supplements (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Diets

• Just Enough for You: About Food Portions (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Digestive Diseases

• Digestive Diseases (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Drug Reactions

• Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Also in Spanish

Drug Use and Addiction

• Does Addiction Run in Families? (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• Drug Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
• Effects of Drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• What are some signs and symptoms of someone with a drug use problem? (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• What Is an Addiction? (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

Evaluating Health Information

• Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine (National Library of Medicine)

Exercise and Physical Fitness

• Get Active (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
• How Can I Keep Track of Physical Activity and Eating? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• Tips to Help You Get Active (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Walking: A Step in the Right Direction (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Exercise for Children

• Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Exercise for Older Adults

• Health Tips for Older Adults (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Eye Wear

• Contact Lens Care (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

• Fetal Alcohol Exposure (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Fibromyalgia

• What Is Fibromyalgia? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Food Safety

• 4 Basic Steps to Food Safety at Home (Food and Drug Administration) - PDF

Foodborne Illness

• Enviromysteries: Inside Stories: Frankie's Story (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland Public Television)

Gangrene

• Diabetes and Foot Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Guide to Good Posture

• Prevent Back Pain (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Gum Disease

• Diabetes, Gum Disease, and Other Dental Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Hair Loss

• What Is Alopecia Areata? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Hair Problems

• Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Health Literacy

• Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine (National Library of Medicine)

Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle

• Why Should I Be Physically Active? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Health Screening

• Get Screened (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Healthy Aging

• Health Tips for Older Adults (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Protect Your Health as You Grow Older (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Heart Attack

• How Will I Recover from My Heart Attack? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• Learn What a Heart Attack Feels Like--It Could Save Your Life (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) - PDF
• Talk with Your Doctor about Taking Aspirin to Prevent Disease (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Heart Disease in Women

• Heart Health for Women (Food and Drug Administration)

Heart Diseases

• What Are Heart Disease and Stroke? (American Heart Association) Also in Spanish

Heart Failure

• How Can I Live with Heart Failure? (American Heart Association) - PDF Also in Spanish

Heart Surgery

• How Can I Prepare for Heart Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• How Will I Be Monitored After Heart Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• What Happens after Heart Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• What Is Heart Valve Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF Also in Spanish

Heart Valve Diseases

• What Is Heart Valve Surgery? (American Heart Association) - PDF Also in Spanish

Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis A (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis B (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Hepatitis C

• Hepatitis C (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Heroin

• Heroin (Smack, Junk) Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• Signs of Heroin Abuse and Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

High Blood Pressure

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

HIV/AIDS

• Get Tested for HIV (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

HIV/AIDS in Women

• Women and HIV: Get the Facts on HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

HIV/AIDS Medicines

• HIV and AIDS: Medicines to Help You (Food and Drug Administration)

Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Menopause (Food and Drug Administration)
• Menopause: Medicines to Help You (Food and Drug Administration)

How to Prevent Diabetes

• Choose More than 50 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes (National Diabetes Education Program)
• Preventing Type 2 Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Watch Your Weight (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

How to Prevent Heart Disease

• How Can I Manage Stress? (American Heart Association)
• How Do I Change Recipes? (American Heart Association) - PDF
• Why Should I Lose Weight? (American Heart Association) - PDF

HPV

• HPV (Human Papillomavirus) (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Hypothermia

• What is Hypothermia? (National Institute on Aging) - PDF

Immunization

• Get Shots to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49) (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Infectious Arthritis

• What Is Reactive Arthritis? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Ischemic Stroke

• What Are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Juvenile Arthritis

• What Is Juvenile Arthritis? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Kawasaki Disease

• What Is Kawasaki Disease? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Kidney Failure

• Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Kidney Failure? (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Kidney Stones

• Kidney Stones (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Knee Injuries and Disorders

• What Are Knee Problems? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Lactose Intolerance

• Lactose Intolerance (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Lead Poisoning

• Enviromysteries: Inside Stories: Maggie's Story (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland Public Television)

Listeria Infections

• Enviromysteries: Inside Stories: Frankie's Story (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland Public Television)

Marfan Syndrome

• What Is Marfan Syndrome? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Marijuana

• Marijuana (Weed, Pot) Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• Signs of Marijuana Abuse and Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

Medication Errors

• Use Medicines Safely (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Medicines

• Using Medicines Wisely (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Men's Health

• Men: Take Charge of Your Health (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish

Menopause

• Menopause (Food and Drug Administration)
• Menopause: Medicines to Help You (Food and Drug Administration)

Methamphetamine

• Meth (Crank, Ice) Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

Nutrition

• How Do I Change Recipes? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Nutrition for Older Adults

• Health Tips for Older Adults (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Obesity in Children

• Help Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
• Helping Your Child Who is Overweight (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Opioid Misuse and Addiction

• Painkiller (Oxy, Vike) Facts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish
• Signs of Painkiller Abuse and Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

Osteoporosis

• Bone Health for Life: Health Information Basics for You and Your Family (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Over-the-Counter Medicines

• Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Also in Spanish
• Using Medicines Wisely (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

• What Is a Pacemaker? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Pain

• Using Alcohol to Relieve Your Pain: What Are the Risks? (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Parenting

• Talk to Your Kids about Sex (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
• Talk to Your Kids about Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Piercing and Tattoos

• Tattoos and Permanent Make-Up (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Pregnancy and Drug Use

• Fetal Alcohol Exposure (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Pregnancy and Medicines

• Medicine and Pregnancy (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Pregnancy and Nutrition

• Health Tips for Pregnant Women (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Prenatal Care

• Have a Healthy Pregnancy (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Prescription Drug Misuse

• Signs of Painkiller Abuse and Addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Also in Spanish

Prostate Diseases

• Prostate Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Psoriasis

• What Is Psoriasis? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Quitting Smoking

• Quit Smoking (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
• Smoking - Medicines to Help You Quit (Food and Drug Administration)

Radiation Therapy

• Radiation Therapy (American Cancer Society)

Sjogren's Syndrome

• What Is Sjögren's Syndrome? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Skin Conditions

• What Is Lichen Sclerosus? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Sleep Disorders

• Sleep Problems (Food and Drug Administration) Also in Spanish

Sports Injuries

• What Are Sports Injuries? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Streptococcal Infections

• What about My Child and Rheumatic Fever? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Stress

• Manage Stress (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)

Stroke

• Talk with Your Doctor about Taking Aspirin to Prevent Disease (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) Also in Spanish
• What Are the Warning Signs of Stroke? (American Heart Association) - PDF

Talking With Your Doctor

• Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine (National Library of Medicine)

Teen Health

• Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Teens' Page

• Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Tooth Disorders

• Diabetes, Gum Disease, and Other Dental Problems (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Underage Drinking

• Fall Semester -- A Time for Parents To Discuss the Risks of College Drinking (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
• Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child about Alcohol (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) Also in Spanish
• Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
• Parents -- Talk with Your High School Grads about Celebrating Safely (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
• Underage Drinking (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Understanding Medical Research

• Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine (National Library of Medicine)

Urinary Incontinence

• Bladder Control Problems and Bedwetting in Children (National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) Also in Spanish

Urinary Tract Infections

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Vulvar Disorders

• What Is Lichen Sclerosus? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also in Spanish

Water Safety (Recreational)

• Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

Weight Control

• Health Tips for Adults (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Just Enough for You: About Food Portions (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish
• Stay Fit as You Mature (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also in Spanish

Women's Health

• Celebrate the Beauty of Youth (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
• Heart Health for Women (Food and Drug Administration)
• Menopause (Food and Drug Administration)
• Women and Alcohol (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) - PDF