What’s the best way to take your child’s temperature — with an oral, ear, forehead, rectal or armpit thermometer? Tap to discover the pros and cons of each device.
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Liver Tests: What Do They Say About Your Health?
Your liver really knows how to multitask: digesting food, processing nutrients, removing toxins. What happens if it stops working properly? Tap to see how blood tests help pinpoint liver problems.
How’s Your Cholesterol? Your Lipid Profile Can Tell You
The weight around your middle may not matter. Even thin people can carry too much fat (lipid) in their blood. Tap or click to learn how this simple blood test helps to gauge your heart disease risk.
Will Cold and Flu Products Help (or Harm) Your Child?
Your kid’s got the sniffles. Sneezes are sure to follow. Which over-the-counter (OTC) medicines help kids, and which may hurt them? Tap on your child’s age to find out.
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Blood Tests: How’s Your Metabolism? A BMP Can Tell You
Weight gain or loss may be first to pop in your mind when you hear “metabolism.” But metabolism affects more than your girth. Discover what a blood test called the basic metabolic panel (BMP) says about your health.
Is Your Blood Pressure Too High for a Healthy Heart?
High blood pressure (hypertension) raises risks of heart disease, stroke and other problems. Find out what your numbers say about your risks and discover how to lower them as we “decode” your blood pressure.
What a Complete Blood Count Says About Your Health
It’s only a little prick! Blood tests are quick, easy and (dare we say) nearly painless. Avert your eyes from the needle if you must, But take a good look at what your complete blood count (CBC) reveals.
How Cleveland Clinic Is Fighting the Opioid Crisis
Opioids can ease pain after injury or surgery but are highly addictive. Cleveland Clinic wants to stem the tide of addiction, overdose and death by finding better ways to treat pain. Here’s how.
Hack! Achoo! What to Buy for Cold and Flu
Searching shelves for cold and flu products is the last thing you need to do when you’re sick. Follow three steps to quickly find the right over-the-counter product for your symptoms and learn which ones won’t help,
Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet? Your Best Frozen Treat Fix
You’re splurging on a frozen treat. The supermarket freezer is bursting with choices! How do regular, premium and ‘healthy’ ice creams, gelato, sorbet, sherbet and frozen custard compare?