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- Organ donation: Don't let these 10 myths confuse you Having trouble separating organ donation fact from fiction? Get the truth about organ donation.
- How to cut your medical costs: Do's and don'ts Save on medical costs, but not at the expense of your health.
- Clinical trials: A chance to try evolving therapies Clinical trials help researchers discover new treatments. Learn more about how clinical trials work.
- Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions Living wills, a part of advance directives, describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations.
- Personal health record: A tool for managing your health A personal health record is a powerful tool for managing your family's health.
- Genetic testing you can order online Genetic testing is available online, for a price. But is it a good idea?
- Health savings accounts: Is an HSA right for you? Health savings accounts (HSAs) help save money for medical expenses. Should you sign up?
- Walk-in clinics: What to know before you go Walk-in clinics in stores and pharmacies can treat minor injuries, infections and common illnesses.
- Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer Cancer causes — See why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
- Cosmetic surgery: What to know beforehand Cosmetic surgery — Understand the benefits, risks and limitations of undergoing plastic surgery.
- Blood and bone marrow donation Blood and bone marrow donation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
- Blood donation Blood donation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
- Genetic testing Genetic testing — Overview covers why genetic testing is done, preparation and results.
Alternative medicine
- Complementary and alternative medicine: What is it? Alternative medicine encompasses many different therapies. Get the basics here.
- Alternative medicine: Evaluate claims of treatment success Evaluate alternative medicine claims before choosing a treatment.
- Hypnosis: Another way to manage pain, kick bad habits Hypnosis — how it works and what conditions it may help.
- Tai chi: Discover the many possible health benefits Tai chi — The gentle movements of tai chi reduce stress and offer other health benefits.
- Ear infection treatment: Do alternative therapies work? Ear infection treatment — Alternative therapies aren't generally recommended for children with ear infections.
- Back pain: Will chiropractic treatment help? Back pain — How well does chiropractic care stack up against more conventional treatments?
- Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress and pain Massage — Explore the health benefits, potential risks and what to expect from massage therapy.
- Alternative cancer treatments: 11 alternative treatments worth a try Alternative cancer treatments may help you cope with cancer treatment side effects.
- Acupuncture: Can it help? Acupuncture is one of the oldest therapies in the world, but does it really work?
Medications
- Medication errors: Cut your risk with these tips Medication errors: Reduce your risk with some simple safety tips.
- Buying prescription drugs online: The do's and don'ts Buying prescription drugs online? Stay safe with these do's and don'ts.
- Pain medications: Read the label before you buy Need pain relief? Many nonprescription pain medications are available over-the-counter. But read the label before you buy.
- Pharmacogenomics: When drug treatment becomes personalized medicine Pharmacogenomics is a type of personalized medicine that studies how you respond to medications.
- Antibiotics: Use them wisely Antibiotic misuse has triggered increases of antibiotic-resistant germs. Discover how to use antibiotics wisely.
