The idea of visiting the emergency room during your workday probably isn't appealing. But if you've got one of these dangerous jobs, you can almost put money on it. See more »

If you've got to pick between the regular yogurt and the one that will cure your digestive ills, you might as well go for the latter. But does adding bacteria to your diet have a real health benefit? See more »

Malaria is curable and preventable. Learn about efforts underway to eradicate malaria and how you can protect yourself when you travel to countries where malaria is common. See more »

Preventative care and services, like immunizations and yearly physicals, are performed in an effort to prevent an illness or injury. Find out if they make a difference in your health. See more »

Vaccinations are largely viewed as the most successful medical advancement in the history of public health. If only there were no needles. See more »

In 2007, Chinese-made products were taken off the shelves in what could be record-breaking numbers. Everything from toys to toothpaste to dog food to computer batteries were found with dangerous or toxic levels of lead. See more »

Most of us have mysterious pains from time to time, and they usually go away on their own. But what if those small, random pains signal a larger underlying problem? Some pains shouldn't be ignored, and doing so may put your health, or your life, at risk. See more »

Many inventions and ideas of the last century had some potential to be useful, but actually will have negative consequences to our bodies or the environment. Learn about the detriments of everyday items. See more »

We consulted nutrition, health and fitness experts to come up with seven simple steps for better health. See how to stay healthy even with a busy lifestyle. See more »

Cold weather can present many dangers if you do not prepare for it accordingly. Learn more about cold weather and what you can do to protect yourself when a cold chill moves in. See more »