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Your healthcare provider has diagnosed a thyroid problem and will work with you to create a treatment plan. Even if you don't have symptoms, getting the correct care is important. Learn about the most common types of thyroid disorders and their treatments.

When someone you love has chronic lung disease, such as COPD, it can change both of your lives. As a caregiver, you may have to support your loved one in new ways.

For someone with chronic lung disease, visits with the healthcare provider are key for good health. Encourage your loved one to take the lead in their care. Then give them support as needed. Read on to learn how you can help.

Colectomy is surgery to remove the diseased or damaged part of your colon. Read on to learn more about how this surgery is done, and what to expect.

Getting screened for cervical cancer can help you take charge of your health. Screening tests can sometimes find certain cancers early when they’re small and before they’ve spread or caused symptoms.

From blocks and dolls to puzzles and games, toys can be fun and educational for children. But they can present safety hazards as well. As a parent, you need to be aware of toy safety issues for children of all ages. This sheet explains these issues and suggests ways to keep your children safe while playing with toys.

Each year, thousands of people, including children, are injured and killed in home fires. This makes home fire safety practices especially important. Read on for information about keeping your family and home safe from fire.

Time is critical when fire is involved. To protect your family in case of a fire in your home, create a fire safety action plan. This teaches your family what to do in a fire, and can help save lives. This sheet explains how to make a fire safety action plan.

You may think child poisoning couldn’t happen to your family, but it could. In fact, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 19. Many household products and substances can be poisonous. Here is information about poisonings and how to prevent them.