Health A-Z Slideshows

This is a slideshow about sickle cell disease. It’s an inherited blood disorder that leads to a shortage of red blood cells. It can cause severe pain and raise your risk of infections and stroke.

Many infections are contagious. But some you won’t get from another person. You might pick them up from touching surfaces or by eating things that have bacteria or viruses in them.

Potassium keeps all of your cells working right. Learn which foods offer an abundant supply of this essential nutrient.

Household odors can be embarrassing, and they’re sometimes harmful to your health. Here's how to get rid of bad smells.

We've all had to clean a stain from time to time. When it happens again, use these tips to get things back to normal as soon as possible.

Find out about the types of worms that humans can get, how it happens, and what the symptoms and treatments are.

Strep throat is an infection of your throat, and sometimes tonsils, that's caused by bacteria. Find out how you get a diagnosis, ways to treat it, and home remedies that can make you feel better.

Ketchup isn’t just for fries. It can clean silver, too. Learn how to get more bang for your buck out of common household items.

Bleach kills germs fast. But it can do more harm than good if you’re not using it the right way. Here’s what you need to know.

Some blood disorders are forms of cancer. Others are benign. Find out what happens and why.

If someone in your home is ill, sanitizing laundry is a key task. Learn the steps to clean and disinfect the sick person’s clothing and linens while keeping the rest of the household healthy.

Interested in giving blood? Your donation is needed more urgently than ever right now. Here’s what to know before you give.

Under eye bags? Swollen ankles? Belly bloat? Here are some quick home remedies to tamp down swelling and puffiness.

Could light be the cure for what ails you? Find out how light therapy can help treat skin disorders, pain, depression, and more.

Lots of things can change the way your pee smells. Find out what they are and what you can do about the odor.

Coronavirus. Soap scum. White water stains. Pink toilet rings. Your house is full of things to clean and to disinfect. Find out what works best.

Some kinds of body hair loss -- or extra growth -- can be a sign of another health condition. Find out what yours might mean.

Your kidneys are your body's clearinghouse for toxins. Learn what swollen feet, muscle cramps, and other warning signs may signal about your kidneys' health.

Does your blood type play a role in your risk for disease? Find out how it fares in the face of certain conditions.

It’s probably been years since you bought a new mattress. Find out what might be lurking inside your bed, including dust mites, bedbugs, and bacteria.

Everything from medication and infections to cancer can lead to swollen lymph nodes. Find out what might’ve triggered yours.

We all try to do things we think will make us healthier. Sometimes, what we think will help our health may not do what we think it will.

Fashion often trumps function in the shoe world. Learn why it’s a bad idea to shop for shoes online, how to find a good fit in the store, and how to fix other missteps with these hardworking accessories.

In 2016, infectious diseases sent Americans to the doctor more than 15 million times. That’s a lot of trouble for organisms you can’t see but can catch through something as simple as a sneeze. According to the CDC, these are some of the most common infectious illnesses in the U.S.

Indoor and outdoor air pollution can cause a variety of problems, from asthma attacks to lung cancer to premature death. Learn more about how gases and particles in air pollution can affect your health.