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The Health and Illness channel will help you learn about diseases, medical treatments and overall wellness including natural medicine and physical fitness. From head to toe, the health and illness channel has the information you need.

Diseases & Conditions

Know how to prevent, treat and control the symptoms of various diseases and medical conditions. We explain what's happening in your body when disease strikes, and what you can do to feel better faster. See more »

Medical Treatment

The Medical Treatment channel covers first aid to major surgeries and procedures plus the tests and medications that diagnose and prevent medical conditions. Also covered is information about the healthcare system that is in place to help you receive the care you need. See more »

Wellness

There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. The Wellness Channel has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as home remedies and traditional Chinese medicine and includes information on hygiene, physical fitness and sleep. See more »

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Are colds and the flu most contagious before or after you start showing symptoms?

Many of us understand that we're most contagious before we start feeling sick. Find out when colds and the flu are most easily spread.

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How Outpatient Procedures Work

In the olden days, if you had surgery or had an accident, you could have spend several days -- or even weeks -- in the hospital. Today, you could be out in a matter of hours.