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Well-informed people who play a significant role in deciding how they're going to treat their health conditions are likely to feel better about the decision process. Here are tips to get you started.

A look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.

The condition called dry eyes may feel a sand-like grittiness that can range from mild to severe.

Here are common problems you may run into as a health care consumer, with tips for wise responses.

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.

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.

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.