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Teen actress and singer Miranda Cosgrove talks to WebMD the Magazine about how she balances her TV series, making movies, singing, doing her homework -- and, yes, staying healthy.

Always ask your doctor these questions when you get a new prescription.

Actress Lisa Edelstein has a pet cause: rescuing abandoned animals.

A green guide for keeping your home cool this summer, from simple steps to bigger projects.

Antibacterial cleaners don’t work any better than regular ones – and they damage the environment.

You can’t always rely on labels to tell you what’s inside a product. But with a little detective work, you can make safer choices for your family. Here’s how.

Have you ever read the ingredients on the many personal care products you use? What you put on your skin can impact your overall health. Here’s how to find products that are safer for you.

Finding a substitute for chemical lawn fertilizers and harmful pesticides. Disposing of used oil and old paint safely. Learn how protecting the environment can help protect your family’s health.

Can you be green and healthy on a budget? Absolutely. Try these 10 simple steps to keep your home – and the planet – in good shape.

Experts make predictions about health trends in 2009.

Find out how to help your child avoid allergy problems at school, playing sports, on vacation, or at a friend’s house.

Small children can get six to 10 colds a year. How do you keep everyone else in the family healthy when one child is sick? These tips can help you brave the cold and flu season.

Do you seem to always catch whatever illness is going around? Maybe you need to strengthen your immune system. These healthy habits can boost your immunity for a lifetime.

Surveys show that Americans suffer a billion colds each year. Here are ways to avoid becoming one of those miserable statistics.

Don’t let allergies keep you indoors on nice days.

A report says small amounts of drugs have made their way into the water supply; experts contacted by WebMD put the potential risks in perspective.

Overwhelmed by medical costs? Worried you've been overcharged? It may be time to call in a medical billing advocate.

Experts make predictions about health trends in 2008.

A list of 2007's most popular posts from the WebMD blogosphere.

A list of the 10 most watched WebMD videos of 2007.

A list of the top 10 WebMD search terms for 2007.

Feeling stressed? Here are seven simple steps for breathing your way out of stress.

The holidays should be about making good memories, not about making things perfect. These 5 tips start you on your way to happy holidays.

Know your hospital risks before you check in. Start by asking your doctor these questions.

The controversial home DNA test kits claim to reveal your future health. WebMD investigates.

Blood donations are needed all year, but they're most critical during the holidays.

Meet four everyday Americans who faced their own health challenges and now give back to others.

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu weighs in on our health -- and his own.

Writing a living will and other end-of-life documents ensures your final days will be lived with dignity.

Medical identity theft is more than costly -- it can be life-threatening. How to protect yourself so it doesn't happen to you.

It's true that cooking with children requires time, patience, and some extra cleanup, especially extra cleanup, especially when the children are younger. But many experts think it is well worth the effort.

The best defense is a good offense when it comes to food-related illnesses.

Experts explore whether it's safe to eat food that's made quick contact with the floor.

Have a good plan prepared when hurricanes threaten your area.

These are the 10 most viewed WebMD health news stories of 2006.

It's important for both parties -- parents and children -- to plan for the day when parents are no longer able to live independently. Here are some of the options.

Experts explain the dangers of mixing drugs, not checking labels, and other common drug mistakes.

Flight safety rules have been refined to clarify dos and don'ts for passengers.

Learn how to not let heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke happen to you.

Experts explain how to avoid ear problems that are triggered by everything from swimming to loud music.

To help you prepare for this hurricane season, WebMD gives advice from the FDA about what is safe to drink and eat in the aftermath of a storm.

Antique medicines contained everything from arsenic to opium -- and promised instant cures.

Families have changed and so have dinners. But many families still make it a priority to connect over a meal. Here’s how.

Internet blogs are springing up left and right. WebMD tells you why this new trend is so hot.

Ineligible for Medicare? State and pharmaceutical assistance programs can help you find the drug benefits you need

Experts give advice on ways to fend off criminals -- and avoid danger in the first place.

We're not quite at the Star Trek level yet with imaging technology, but recent advances are fine-tuning your medical care.

If stress is wearing you down, take some advice from those who have left their stress behind -- simplify your life.

Experts make predictions for advances in health care.