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Last updated: 08-29-2012

Health Encyclopedia

Health Centers

Read in-depth prevention tips, diagnosis and treatment information, breaking health news and more for the following health topics:

Health Risk Assessments

Take one of 16 Health Risk Assessments to get recommendations based on your specific health risks:

Conditions

Lifestyle

Care Guides

Care Guides provide step-by-step information on living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and more.

Wellness Tools

Try these Wellness Tools — interactive calculators to help track and evaluate the following:

  • Body Mass Index
  • Calorie Burner
  • Target Heart Rate
  • Drug Database

    The Drug Notes contains information about generic and brand name medications. Includes side effects and instructions on how to take medications.

    The Drug Interaction Checker helps consumers check for interactions between prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and supplements.

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