Pressure sores can develop very quickly, even in healthy skin. Learn what you can do to help prevent them.

If you stay in a bed or wheelchair, or can't change positions on your own, you're at risk for pressure injuries. Learn more about them, and know when to call your doctor.

Follow these instructions to control itching and manage symptoms if you've come in contact with the sap oil contained in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants.

Poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac are plants that can cause skin rashes. Here's what you need to know about recognizing these plants, how they cause a reaction, and preventive steps you can take to protect yourself.

Food poisoning is usually caused by how food is prepared or stored. Germs (bacteria) can grow in food if it is not handled right. Germs can also grow on any surface, including cutting boards and sponges.

Rest your back for a day or two to begin healing. Use a firm mattress or the floor. Have your lower back firmly supported with a small pillow or towel. Keep your knees slightly bent, with another pillow under them. Every few hours, get up and walk as much as you can.

To test your nutrition knowledge, answer the questions below as either True or False.

Vitamin E has more than one form. The natural ones are found in fats and oils. Synthetic versions also exist. The vitamin E compound that is most useful in the body is called alpha-tocopherol. This is also the most common form of vitamin E. It can occur naturally or be synthetic.

Iron helps the blood cells carry oxygen. When you don't get enough iron, you may feel tired and lack energy. Anemia ("tired" blood) is a health problem that can occur when the body's iron levels are very low. Our bodies don't make iron, so we must get it from foods or supplements.

Neck dissection is a type of surgery. It helps treat cancers of the head and neck.