— -- intro: Losing weight, boosting your energy, eating better: Whatever your health goals may be, dropping bad behaviors and replacing them with healthier ones is the first step to achieving ...

Aug. 5 -- (HealthDay News) - After having your tonsils removed (a tonsillectomy), expect your throat to be rather sore for at least a few days. With that in mind, the Alaska Native Medical Center ...

July 31 -- (HealthDay News) -- Hemorrhoids are often painful swollen veins near the anus, the U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) says. They commonly are triggered by ...

Mar. 18 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Some Mental Abilities Begin Decline in Late 20s: Study Certain kinds of mental skills hit ...

June 12 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High Life expectancy in the United States hit a record high ...

Aug. 13 -- (HealthDay News) -- Choosing a pediatrician for your baby or toddler is an important decision, as you'll frequently turn to that doctor for questions, answers and advice. The Nemours ...

May 22 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Bush Signs Bill Banning Genetic Discrimination A bill to protect people against job ...

Aug. 20 -- (HealthDay News) -- Hiking is a great way to get exercise and fresh air, but you should take certain precautions. Here are suggestions to keep you safe when you hit the trail, courtesy of ...

July 22 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Worldwide Death Toll From Swine Flu Surpasses 700: WHO The global death toll from the ...

Mar. 23 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,compiled by editors of HealthDay: Gerber Recalls Two Rice and Oatmeal Cereals Baby food maker Gerber has issued a national ...

Mar. 23 -- Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,compiled by editors of HealthDay: First OTC Weight Loss Drug Goes on Sale in U.S. The first FDA-approved over-the-counter ...

Mar. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- Down syndrome is a genetic birth defect that's usually caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. It's the single most common cause of human birth defects, ...