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• When the weather outside is frightful, a salad can be delightful

  Published: 02/17/2019 Even when it's cold out, a salad can still be a good menu option. Find out how to add some fun, healthy flavor to this winter meal.

• Hand sanitizers 101: Tips for effective, safe use

  Published: 02/16/2019 If your hands are visibly dirty, handwashing is better

• Alarming number of kids hurt in violent assaults

  Published: 02/15/2019 Injuries are a leading cause of death for U.S. school kids.

• Are you at risk for postpartum depression?

  Published: 02/14/2019 Doctors may be able to predict whether a woman is at risk for postpartum depression.

• Just thinking of your sweetie may lower blood pressure

  Published: 02/13/2019 You can feel supported even if your partner isn't present.

• African American smokers face higher risk of PAD

  Published: 02/12/2019 The more cigarettes African Americans smoke, the greater their risk of a serious artery disease.

• Heart experts recommend newer drugs to treat AFib

  Published: 02/11/2019 Newer blood-thinning medications don't come with the same risks as warfarin.

• Antibiotic resistance: How to fight it

  Published: 02/10/2019 If you come down with a winter bug, don't assume antibiotics are the answer.

• 8 heart disease myths explained

  Published: 02/09/2019 Debunk some dubious claims during American Heart Month.

• Bottled or tap water: Which makes green tea healthier?

  Published: 02/08/2019 Find out how to double antioxidants in green tea.

• Will 'stair snacking' be the next fitness craze?

  Published: 02/07/2019 Climb a stairway to fitness a little at a time.

• Too many teens missing the protection of HPV shots

  Published: 02/06/2019 Vaccination could prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year, say experts.

• Heart-smart or not? Daily aspirin may not be worth the risk for many

  Published: 02/05/2019 New research helps clarify conflicting advice about aspirin's role in prevention.

• After breast cancer: Acupressure eases persistent side effects

  Published: 02/04/2019 New research suggests this therapy can help fatigue, depression, pain, anxiety and sleep.

• Shorter days can bring on seasonal depression

  Published: 02/03/2019 There's more than one way to treat this common condition.

• Healthy Super Bowl snacks everyone will root for

  Published: 02/02/2019 Make over your favorite game-day snacks with some simple swaps.

• You might not have a food allergy after all

  Published: 02/01/2019 About half the people who think they have a food allergy have this instead.

• How to conquer computer neck

  Published: 01/31/2019 A simple fix could do the trick.

• Are you due for a Pap test? Don't skip it

  Published: 01/30/2019 Young women in particular tend to skip cervical cancer screenings, a study found.

• Cellphone laws save motorcyclists' lives

  Published: 01/29/2019 Early evidence suggests motorcycle riders stand to gain the most from distracted driving laws.

• Good news! Death rates from major cancers continue to fall

  Published: 01/28/2019 The American Cancer Society predicts fewer than 2 million new cases for 2019.

• Driver beware: Use caution around bus stops, school crossings

  Published: 01/27/2019 A rash of deadly incidents occurred around buses last year.

• Know when to call 911 for help

  Published: 01/26/2019 Plus, check out these tips for a smooth 911 call.

• A record number of teens are vaping—but why?

  Published: 01/25/2019 More than a third of high school seniors say they’ve vaped in the past year.

• Flu shots are crucial for those with cancer and survivors too

  Published: 01/24/2019 A history of cancer raises your risk for serious flu complications.