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The Grammy Award-winning pop star reveals how her past shaped her passion.

Find out how to talk to your doctor about choosing medicines that work best for your lifestyle and won't break your budget.

Tips for keeping medication side effects from putting a damper on your life.

From the first human face transplant to a bionic pancreas, see how far medicine has come in the past 10 years.

'WebMD Magazine' highlights 10 celebrities committed to major health and medical causes.

Smart moves after a serious diagnosis can help you feel better and focus on your health.

From surgeons to therapists, how to get the support you need and build the best team for your treatment and care. Includes information on second opinions.

Even the most health-conscious among us may not tell our doctors the whole truth when we see them.

Though some things like wait times and exam gowns may be out of your control, there are a few things you can do to help your time at the doc go as smoothly as possible.

Female incontinence is physical, but it can also have a psychological impact.

Incontinence can unsettle your work day. Try these tips to get through long meetings and business lunches.

Why families move to Colorado for medical marijuana.

If you are plagued by sinus problems, take a moment to consider these valuable parts of your body. What can turn good sinuses into problem sinuses?

If you are plagued by sinus problems, take a moment to consider these valuable parts of your body. What can turn good sinuses into problem sinuses?

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Can what you eat make your hay fever better or worse?

Some stem cell treatments are unproven and risky. WebMD reports on the warning signs that stem cell treatment claims go too far.

WebMD summarizes stem cell clinical trials being tested in people with heart disease, ALS, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other conditions.

The actor wants people to know how serious the disease is and why it's important to get screened.

Rafael Nadal is on course to be the greatest player in the history of the tennis. The 25-year-old Spanish wonder just won his sixth French Open, racking up another Grand Slam title for a total of 10.

It's not the air on airplanes that makes you sick. It's the proximity to all the other passengers.

WebMD explains who Denny Sanford is and how his generous giving is helping many children overcome disease.

There are so many types of health charities that it can be hard to figure out which one to support. WebMD helps you with your decisions.

WebMD discusses how to find out more about a charity before making a donation.

WebMD looks at common misconceptions about charities and explains the facts.

WebMD discusses how charities use donations and how to find out where your money is really going.

Julie Bowen shares her tricks and tips for balancing TV's No. 1 comedy and family -- including three kids under age 3.

Follow our tips to create a greener, healthier home and habitat.

WebMD helps teen boys get and stay in shape during sports seasons.

Green cleaning products are in. From kitchen sprays and bathroom scrubs to dishwashing detergents and liquid soaps, manufacturers all seem to be going au naturel.

The idea that heat loss occurs primarily through our head is an old wives tale, says this expert in wilderness medicine.

WebMD's top search trends of 2010.

Want to avoid catching something on the plane? WebMD shares tips for avoiding germs and bacteria in airports and on airplanes.

WebMD's top celebrity health topics of 2010 include Michael Douglas' throat cancer, Brett Michaels' brain hemorrhage, Bill Clinton's heart surgery and weight loss, Phil Mickelson's psoriatic arthritis, and Glenn Beck's macular dystrophy.

WebMD looks back at the most memorable stories of 2010.

The top 5 medical topics for doctors in 2010.

How does Dupuytren’s contracture progress? Which treatments are available as it progresses? Get the facts on Dupuytren’s contracture progression.

Is Dupuytren’s contracture inherited from family members? What causes this condition, and what are the risk factors for Dupuytren’s?