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Undetected or ignored health problems can become life-threatening, researchers are warning after 1 out of 3 men in a recent survey said they don’t need annual checkups.

If a family member or co-worker went into cardiac arrest, would you be ready to react and deliver CPR?

Using tap water to rinse contact lenses or fill nasal irrigation or at-home respiratory devices can put your health at risk, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say.

If you’re on a weight-loss journey, staying active may boost the duration and quality of your sleep – helping you stay on track to achieve your goal, according to a recent study out of Denmark.

Quitting smoking can be hard. The more you smoke, the Mayo Clinic says, the more nicotine your body craves to feel good. The clinic offers 10 things you can do to help fight cigarette cravings and kick the habit.

Knowing – and sharing – your family’s health history can help make you and your loved ones aware of potential risks, and give your health care provider valuable information.

How often do you wash your dog’s food bowl and food scoop? If you’re not doing it daily, and not washing your hands before and after feeding pets, you could be putting your health – and your furry friend’s – at risk, researchers are cautioning.

The less light in your bedroom at night, the better. That’s what researchers from Northwestern University are saying after their study found that light exposure during sleep may harm your cardiovascular function and increase your insulin resistance.

Falls among people 65 and older have increased annually in recent years, and it’s unclear why, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.

Sendai, Japan — Thirty minutes of weight training a week can help prolong your life, results of a recent study out of Japan suggest.