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	Aging Health information especially for seniors. Cold-weather safety for seniors Cold weather can present special challenges for older adults. Read more A few key medicines cause most drug reactions in seniors Blood thinners and diabetes medications are the drugs responsible for the majority of harmful episodes for people older than 65, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more More Americans living to 90 and beyond A report by the U.S. Census Bureau found that there were 1.9 million people in the U.S. age 90 and older in 2010—up from 720,000 in 1980. Read more Is dry, itchy skin a natural part of aging? How to smooth and soothe dry skin. Read more Cervical cancer: Age matters Older women should consider their screening needs. Read more Allergies and Asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Dining out with food allergies Following a few safety tips can help you avoid an allergic reaction when you eat at a restaurant. Read more What is anaphylactic shock? How to spot and respond to this severe allergic reaction. Read more Allergic to indoors What to do when your allergies happen at home. Read more When asthma acts up During an asthma flare-up, changes inside your lungs bring on breathing troubles. Read more Medications to treat asthma The proper medications can help you breathe easier if you have asthma. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis and the weather Does cold weather make arthritis worse? Read more Early, aggressive treatment best for juvenile arthritis, study suggests In a study of kids with juvenile arthritis, researchers found that for each month earlier that treatment was started (from the time symptoms had first begun), the odds of achieving remission went up by 30 percent. Read more Juvenile arthritis: Signs and symptoms Juvenile arthritis often affects the knees, hands and feet. Read more Heat and cold for arthritis Both temperature extremes may help ease arthritis pain. Read more A guide to joint aspiration and injection These procedures are used to draw fluids out of joints or inject medicines into them. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Will cancer come back? Fear of cancer recurrence is stressful and common. Read more Report looks at environmental breast cancer risks Women can reduce their risk for breast cancer by taking steps to control environmental risk factors such as radiation, certain hormone therapies, alcohol, cigarette smoke and physical inactivity, a report suggests. Read more Many men can safely delay treatment for prostate cancer, government panel finds The panel found that men who have a slow-growing, low-risk form of prostate cancer are good candidates for very close medical monitoring of their cancer rather than immediate treatment. Read more Cervical cancer 101 What it is and how it's prevented and treated. Read more Caring for yourself after cervical cancer After treatment ends, healing begins. Read more Children and Parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Should your child diet? Gradual lifestyle changes are the key to lasting weight loss. Read more Protect kids: Keep medicines 'Up and Away and Out of Sight' Too many kids are overdosing on medicines found in the home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more 'Freshman 15' weight-gain is fiction, study finds The "freshman 15" may be a myth, a study suggests. But healthy eating and exercise are important during college and beyond. Read more What to do when your child has a cold How to ease the symptoms. Read more Helping kids avoid the flu What parents can do. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetes: Caring for yourself during routine illness Illnesses such as colds and the flu can affect your blood sugar levels. Read more Short, intense exercise sessions helpful for type 2 diabetes, study suggests The findings might be no-more-excuses news for people with type 2 diabetes who don’t have time, or don’t make time, to exercise long enough to reap health rewards. Read more Exercising when you have diabetes Exercise can be good for people with diabetes, but it’s important to put safety first. Read more Diabetes: Taking charge of eye disease Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults 20 to 74 years of age in the United States. Read more Tired, achy legs might signal peripheral arterial disease This common disorder can be serious, but it's often overlooked. Read more Health News Recent research findings and health updates. Arsenic in apple juice? Yes, but FDA says levels are too low for worry Apple juice is safe for kids and adults to drink, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read more Teen smoking, alcohol use down, marijuana use up survey shows The numbers of U.S. teens who smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 40 years results from a national survey suggest—but the news about marijuana use isn't as good. Read more Intimate partner violence is widespread, survey finds Every year, more than 12 million men and women in the U.S. are the victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Read more Morning snacks may hurt weight loss efforts However, healthy snacks may actually help with weight loss if they aren't eaten too close to a meal. Read more Fitness more important than weight in cutting death risks, study suggests Being physically fit helps protect a person's health, even if that person is overweight, according to a new study. Read more Heart Health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Winterize your heart Some people's hearts need extra care when the temperature drops. Read more America's heart health needs help Resolve to take steps to improve your heart health in 2012. Read more Eating fish may help young women avoid heart disease The fish eaten most often by women in the study were herring, mackerel, cod and salmon. Read more Preventing the flu when you have heart disease If you have heart disease, the flu can cause serious complications. Read more Diagnosing heart disease A look at some of the tests doctors can use to detect and diagnose heart trouble. Read more Men's Health Health information especially for men. Handwashing can keep you healthy Regular handwashing is a simple, effective way to protect yourself from germs. Read more Intimate partner violence is widespread, survey finds Every year, more than 12 million men and women in the U.S. are the victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Read more Many men can safely delay treatment for prostate cancer, government panel finds The panel found that men who have a slow-growing, low-risk form of prostate cancer are good candidates for very close medical monitoring of their cancer rather than immediate treatment. Read more Should you be screened for prostate cancer? Your doctor can help you decide if screening is the right choice. Read more Is there a cure for the wintertime blues? Seasonal affective disorder can make winter a season of sadness. Read more Nutrition and Fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Take a new approach to New Year’s weight loss Long-term lifestyle changes are key to keeping off the pounds. Read more Morning snacks may hurt weight loss efforts However, healthy snacks may actually help with weight loss if they aren't eaten too close to a meal. Read more Fitness more important than weight in cutting death risks, study suggests Being physically fit helps protect a person's health, even if that person is overweight, according to a new study. Read more Frequent fish feasts may boost brain health People who eat baked or broiled fish every week have healthier brains, a study suggests. Read more How to stop mindless eating Almost all of us unknowingly overeat—and usually not out of hunger or even because what we’re eating tastes particularly good. Read more Women's Health Health information especially for women. Work and life: Seek a healthy balance Are you living to work? Read more Intimate partner violence is widespread, survey finds Every year, more than 12 million men and women in the U.S. are the victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Read more Eating fish may help young women avoid heart disease The fish eaten most often by women in the study were herring, mackerel, cod and salmon. Read more Getting ready for an intimate exam Preparing your mind for tests on private body parts. Read more Cervical cancer 101 What it is and how it's prevented and treated. Read more	Related Links About IRMC Health Information Career Opportunities Giving Baby Gallery Community Events Free Flu Clinic Drop 10 in 10 weeks Free Flu Clinic Eat Well for Life The Spectrum Program
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