Top 10 Rare Diseases
Saturday, February 28th represents the first U.S. observance of Rare Disease Day, an event designed to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases affecting nearly 30 million Americans. With that in mind, take a look at ten conditions that you may not have heard about before.

Rare Disease Facts & Figures

Timeline: Major Milestones in Medicine

The Shout Out Wall: Tell Us About Your Doctor Visit


Smart Patient Guide
Don't put your health and well being in the hands of medical professionals alone. Take responsibility by asking the right questions and by having a plan to follow for emergencies and sudden illness.

Family Emergency Plan

Family Emergency "Grab 'n Go" Kit

Emergency Care Glossary

Baby 911

The Four Phases of Sexual Response
Sexual response refers to the set of physiological and emotional changes that lead to and follow orgasm. Researchers have broken it down to various parts.

Creating Passion

Marriage & Sex

Aging & Sex

Sexual Guilt & Shame

Libido Boosters

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
His sexual request has me very concerned.

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
My wife still wants sex, but not with me.

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
I want to be with him, but I'm not sexually attracted to him.

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
We're lesbians who can't orgasm with each other.


Diet & Fitness Spotlight: 4 Tips to Get Motivated
How do you then keep your motivation beyond your particular event? Dr. John Whyte can help.

ALL ABOUT National Body Challenge 2009

REGISTER FREE

Belly Fat May Bring Migraines

Is Lack of Sleep Making You Fat?

Meet the 2009 National Body Challenge Winner!

Beyond Dieting: Now What?

How Many Calories Do You Need?

Become a Walkaholic


BOSU Ball Home Balance Trainer
Get a three-in-one workout -- cardiovascular, toning and flexibility training -- with the same tool used by leading sports teams.


Dr. Pam Peeke Performance Tips

Fight Plateaus & Discouragement!

Acai Berries & Carb Counting

Check Your Finances AND Your Health

Your Health Affects Your Love Life

Feeding Your Family in Tight Times


Smoking: Harder for Women to Quit
Female smokers face even more dire consequences than males. So why is it more difficult for them to stop?


14 Ways to De-Stress
Thev repercussions of stress are physical, mental and emotional ... find out how to minimize the hassles and chill out.


Community/Social Network

You're not alone! Join in on the National Body Challenge bulletin boards for tips, inspiration and support in your journey to fitness.

I'm looking for some competition to motivate me. Any takers?

Attention banana nut fans!

How do you keep your veggies fresh?

A little humor ... a woman's week at the gym.

I get a little nervous about reaching my goal weight.

Can you just WILL yourself to lose weight?


Your Prescription Translator
Just taking your pills may have been fine in the old days. But today it's important that you understand what you're taking and why. Use this interactive guide to find what you need to know about the medicines you're putting into your body.

The Drug Interaction Checker


Look Up Any Illness
Use the Discovery Health Diseases & Conditions Database for information that you really need for yourself and for those you love.


Discovery Health Jigsaw Puzzles
They're a great way to relax for a few minutes during a hectic day. Choose from ten health-related images, then try your hand at bringing order from the chaos. And every time you start again, the pieces break differently.


Dr. G's How Not to Die Book
Learn surprising lessons on how to live a longer, safer, and healthier life from America's favorite medical examiner, Dr. G.



Common Cold Genes Show Complex Bug

How Did Kissing Get Started?

Tobacco Marketing to Women Slammed

Can Robots Help Stroke Recovery?

Men ... the Obvious Sex


NEWS IN FOCUS
The Daily Rounds: Exactly What IS Epilepsy?
If you have epilepsy, you probably already know that it's not a mental disorder. It can be caused by anything that affects the brain, including tumors and strokes. You can find detailed information on the Mary Alice Williams reports that appear on Discovery Health TV every weeknight at 6:55 p.m. ET.

THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
What Do You Know About Menopause?
Myths abound ... can you tell fact from fiction?

FEATURED TOOL
Do You Know Your Target Heart Rate?
Your Target Heart Rate, from 60 to 80 percent of the maximum your heart can beat, should be your goal three to five times a week for 20 to 60 minutes to maximize the health benefits of cardiovascular activity.

EXPERT OPINION
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Basics
Profound fatigue, the hallmark of the disorder, can come on suddenly or gradually and persists or recurs throughout the period of illness. Unlike the short-term disability of say, the flu, CFS symptoms linger for at least six months and often for years.


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