Health

Foot Health and Care
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. With such a complex structure, a lot can go wrong. While some foot problems are inherited, many occur because of years of wear and tear.

Medical Device: Radiological Health
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Each day when people put in their contact lenses, test their blood sugar levels, turn on their TVs, cook their meals, or punch a button on their cell phones, they are using products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration's Center

Animal Health: Pet Medicines
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Nearly a century ago, farmers had a medicine chest of products to "cure" their animals, with names such as Lee's Gizzard Capsules, Liquid Hog Medicine, and Kow-Kure. The gizzard capsules, made with nicotine, were advertised to get rid of worms

Public Health: New Advances and Laws
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA is a government body with a presence far beyond its size. That is because it is not just an organization, but an idea. It was conceived a century ago to address a problem of modern society, and the creation has proved vital.

Resurrectionist
Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality
by Pauline W. Chen, M.D.
When Pauline Chen began medical school twenty years ago, she dreamed of saving lives. What she did not count on was how much death would be a part of her work. Almost immediately, Chen found herself wrestling with medicine's most profound paradox

What is Bariatric Surgery?
by National Institute of Health
Bariatric surgery restricts stomach size and/or leads to decreased absorption of nutrients. These procedures can have dramatic health benefits, such as improved control of blood sugar or even reversal of type 2 diabetes

Online Health Information Reliability
by National Institute on Aging
There are thousands of health-related websites on the Internet. Some of the information on these websites is reliable and can be trusted. Some of it is not. Some of the information is current.

Spotting Health Scams
by National Institute on Aging
Unproven remedies promise false hope. Often they offer cures that are painless or quick. Why do people fall for these sales pitches? After all, at best these treatments are worthless. At worst, they are dangerous.

Family History is Important for Health
by CDC
Most of us know that we can reduce our risk of disease by eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and not smoking. But did you know that your family history might be one of the strongest influences on your risk of developing Heart Disease, Stroke

Family History Health Effects
by CDC
What is family history? Family history refers to health information about you and your close relatives. Family history is one of the most important risk factors for health problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.

Buying Pet Drugs Online: Safety
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
This message, and others like it touted by many Internet sites, may sound appealing to pet owners, but the Food and Drug Administration says buying drugs online from such sites can be risky.

Hand Hygiene
by CDC
Good hand hygiene is one of the most critical control strategies in outbreak management. Hand hygiene is defined as any method that removes or destroys microorganisms on hands. It is well-documented that the most important measure for preventing

Symptoms and Help for Poisonings
by CDC
All poisonings are serious. Some poisonings require immediate attention before calling for help. Check labels for first aid information, and follow it immediately. Speed is crucial.

Screening using MRI or CT: Health Risks
by Health Canada
Some private clinics are now offering healthy people a service called whole body screening. For a fee, they will use sophisticated medical technology to scan your body for anything abnormal.

Buying Medical Devices over the Internet
by Health Canada
If you plan to buy a medical device over the Internet, there are steps you can take to minimize your risks and protect your health. There are nearly 1,800 generic types of medical devices on the Canadian market.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
by Health Canada
While hyperbaric oxygen therapy is recognized as an effective treatment for 13 specific conditions listed below, the operators of some private clinics claim it can also be used to treat such conditions as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, cancer, AIDS

Medical Test Kits for Home Use
by Health Canada
Advances in technology have made it possible for consumers to conduct self-testing for a variety of medical conditions. Medical test kits for home can perform one of the following tasks: Diagnose a health condition

Emergency: Preparing Your Family
by Health Canada
If a disaster happens in your community, it may take some time for emergency workers to get to you as they help others in desperate need. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.

Types of Cookware and Health Safety
by Health Canada
Pots, pans and other cookware are made from a variety of materials. These materials can enter the food that we cook in them. Most of the time, this is harmless. However, care should be taken with some materials.

How to Choose a Doctor
by National Institute on Aging
Choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. The best time to make that decision is while you are still healthy and have time to really think about all your choices.