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Managing Seasonal Allergies

Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says

Today’s Interactive Tools and Multimedia

Animation: Lumpectomy Animation
Calculator: Calorie Burn Rate Tool
Clinical Wizard: Breast Cancer Risk Factors Clinical Wizard
Podcast: Podcast: FDA Bans Chemical from Infant Bottles and Cups
Quiz: Vocal Cords Quiz
Risk Assesment: Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Video: Smoking Cessation, Stages of Change

Health Tip of the Day

Cigarettes Boost Plaque Buildup

Smoking contributes to heart disease by choking off the heart's supply of blood. Byproducts of smoking damage the linings of arteries and promote the buildup of clogging plaque. And these effects extend to the tiny blood vessels that supply blood to most of the heart muscle, according to the American Heart Association.

Healthy Living

Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important to your overall well being as your physical health. Here's information on a range of mental health topics, plus ideas on how to cope when your life hits an emotional bump.

Health Centers

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Long-time cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD.

Your Family

Women's Health
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.