Allergic rhinitis causes symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. But you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens).

Skin cancer is divided into two groups: non-melanoma and melanoma. It is recommended that everyone perform a regular skin self-examination to look for abnormal skin changes.

Regular dental checkups and cleanings are key to having healthy teeth and gums. But the sights, sounds and potential pain of the dentist’s office are enough to keep many people away.

Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, 6/17/2009

Acne occurs when skin lesions develop because the skin’s oil glands overproduce and clog the skin’s pores.

Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, NY, 6/15/2009

Get the Silver Sphere in to the Blue Vortex before the time runs out.

The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to a person’s overall body weight and where the extra weight comes from. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight is a long-term challenge for people who are overweight or obese. But it also can be a chance to lower your risk of other serious health problems.

Arthritis comprises more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions, the most common of which is osteoarthritis. Arthritis makes it more difficult for people to be physically active, and this is a risk factor for many chronic diseases.

If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. Women need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day.