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Consider in advance what kinds of disasters might strike your area. Do you live in an earthquake zone? Is flooding a possibility? Then think about what you'll do in an emergency.

Many forms of emergency treatment take place outside the emergency room, and even many surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room.

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.

When older adults need others to help them with medical, physical, or emotional needs over an extended period of time, they need long-term care.

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

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.

In children, it's not always easy to address sleep problems, and sleep disorders often go undiagnosed. How can you know when sleep is a problem for your child? This sheet explains general guidelines for how much sleep children need. It also describes signs of a problem with sleep and tips for improving it.

What can you do if you're not near a grocery store or farmer's market? You can find healthy choices in a corner market or convenience store. Even fast-food restaurants offer some good choices for the whole family.

There are no guarantees that a person won’t get cancer. But taking these steps can go a long way toward reducing the risk.