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Hepatitis C is a liver disease. It is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Over time, HCV can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Most people who have hepatitis C don't have any symptoms for years. Many don't know that they are infected until their liver is already damaged.

Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.

If you are what you eat, that's even more true for your teeth and gums. When you drink and eat starchy foods, you're not only feeding yourself--you're feeding the plaque that can cause havoc in your mouth.

Scrapes and sprains are a fact of life for most children, so it's good to know what to do when they come home with a minor injury.

The number of older people losing their vision is growing, yet experts say much of this vision loss could be prevented.

Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free.

Natural disasters can strike quickly and force families like yours to evacuate your neighborhood. But families can and do survive such circumstances if they prepare in advance. These suggestions can help you plan for the worst.

Mental health care can be expensive even for people with health insurance. Here are ideas on ways to save.

Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the membranes that protect the spinal cord and brain. Learn more about this condition, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.