What Is Colon and Rectal Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)?

Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. Cancer that starts in the cells of the colon is called colon cancer. Cancer that starts in the cells that make up the rectum is called rectal cancer. These cancers are a lot alike, so they're sometimes just called colorectal cancer.

What Is Cervical Cancer?

Learn about cervical cancer, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Medicine for Cholesterol Control

Medication can give you the extra help you need to control your cholesterol. If medication is prescribed, be sure to take it exactly as directed.

Guarding Your Health and Safety

Accidents happen - and can cause more lasting damage to your health than illness or disease. You can prevent most accidents. Take steps now to guard your health and safety at home, at work, and on the road.

Understanding Specific Phobias

A specific phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes an intense fear of a certain object or situation. Many people with this disorder fear animals such as dogs or snakes. Other people are afraid of closed spaces (claustrophobia), heights (acrophobia), or flying. Often, there's no reason to be afraid. Yet the fear seems beyond your control.

Protecting Your Foot After Foot Surgery

To help the bone heal properly, you may need to wear a cast. If you do, always keep it dry. Your healthcare provider will tell you whether you can bear weight on your foot while it heals. They may also prescribe a surgical shoe for you to wear.