Health A-Z Slideshows

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.

Your laundry habits may not get your clothes as clean as they could be. Find out the best practices to kill more germs in the wash.

Washing your hands is critical to staying healthy and keeping from spreading germs to people around you. What happens when you forget? It's not good.

How clean is your showerhead? Is the water the right temperature? Find out about little fixes that can make a big difference to your next shower or bath.

You can’t avoid household emergencies, but you can do things to keep you and your family safe when they happen. Find out more about how to handle some of these common situations.

Do your hands and feet sometimes feel numb or prickly? Learn some of the common causes.

Pests such as mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, or bats in your home or yard can carry health risks. Learn the risks and how to get rid of the pest.

Do you always feel thirsty? Find out if there’s a medical reason behind your need for a long drink.

Houseplants that boost your mood, help you breathe easier, and keep away dust? Find out which indoor foliage can deliver health benefits.

Your dirty sheets are literally crawling with critters and germs. Here’s how and how often to wash your linens to keep your bedroom healthy.