Prevention

What to know about genetic testing and personalized medicine

Your genes will play a growing role in your healthcare.

Too much zinc in diet may worsen C. diff infection

Vanderbilt study raises concerns about multivitamin supplements.

Know the signs of life-threatening anaphylaxis from ‘bee sting allergies’

Flying, stinging insects can be more aggressive in the early fall. Know your risk for serious reactions.

How to lighten the load with children’s backpacks

So much homework, so many books. Don't let those backpacks cause students injuries.

3 reasons to vaccinate children fully

The decision to vaccinate kids provides protection for those who are vaccinated and people who can't be.

Men: health screenings you need through the decades

Know when to see your doctor and for what.

3 conditions that aren’t just for kids

Chicken pox and measles may be more prevalent in children, but they often hit adults harder. Learn more about these common childhood ailments that you can't ignore as an adult.

Traditional flu shots to replace ineffective spray vaccines

A committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending against using the FluMist nasal spray vaccine for the 2016-2017 flu season.

4 ways to be in the healthiest 3 percent

Less than 3 percent of U.S. adults lead a healthy lifestyle; be among them.