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Health Library

  • The Hidden Danger of Addiction Among Older Adults

    The Hidden Danger of Addiction Among Older Adults

    When you think of aging-related diseases, heart disease and dementia probably come to mind. But now, startling statistics suggest another danger for older adults: drug and alcohol addiction.

  • Take Care of Your Kidneys When You Have Other Chronic Conditions

    Take Care of Your Kidneys When You Have Other Chronic Conditions

    Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also have other long-term health concerns. Diabetes and high blood pressure are especially common. If you have one (or both) of these conditions, as well as CKD, here’s good news: You can take steps to protect your kidneys and manage your overall health.

  • Act to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Act to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Every year, providers diagnose about 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer. And it’s estimated that the disease claims approximately 4,000 lives annually. Yet when it’s caught early enough, cervical cancer is highly treatable.

Wellness Center

Take Care of Your Kidneys When You Have Other Chronic Conditions

Take Care of Your Kidneys When You Have Other Chronic Conditions

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also have other long-term health concerns. Diabetes and high blood pressure are especially common. If you have one (or both) of these conditions, as well as CKD, here’s good news: You can take steps to protect your kidneys and manage your overall health.

Quizzes

Pet Diseases Quiz

Dogs and cats and birds and hamsters. Snakes and guinea pigs and turtles. The family pet can be a source of joy and companionship, no matter what kind of animal it is. Sometimes, however, your favorite animal can be a source of illness. Learn more about pets and disease by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

Multimedia

Understanding Preeclampsia

Watch this video to learn the risks for preeclampsia, symptoms, and what you can do to reduce your risk of getting this serious condition.

Symptom Checker