BROWSE HOW TOs

Check Out All Categories

Health

From conventional healthcare to alternative medicine, from beating cancer to treating a bee sting, eHow’s specialists offer knowledge and advice on a range of health-related matters. In addition to tips for treating and preventing disease and illness, eHow’s comprehensive health section has extensive How To advice on dieting and nutrition, mental health, dental care, substance abuse and human sexuality. So whether you’re creating a perfect exercise program or trying to understand your HMO, eHow’s health experts are always on call.

Categories in Health

Articles in Health

About Abdominal Fistulas

By Linda Batey

0 comments

Although not talked about much, abdominal fistulas are dangerous and difficult to manage for both the medical team and the patient. By definition, a fistula is an open passage connecting the abdominal organs to the external surface; in layman's ... more »

About Abnormal Pap Smears

By Ellen Topness

0 comments

A pap smear is a gynecological tool used to detect cancer of the cervix. Women over the age of 18 should have regular pap smears, as should anyone younger but sexually active. A pap smear is a screening tool; if there is an abnormal result, ... more »

About Acne Medications for Pregnant Women

By Sabah

1 comments

Acne medications for pregnant women can be prescribed by a doctor or purchased over-the-counter, but there are several ingredients that must be avoided entirely during pregnancy. Acne medication made with benzoyl peroxide and sodium ... more »

About Adolescents Joining Gangs

By Angela Atkinson

0 comments

Gangs are a significant problem for many schools today. Teens are no longer the only area of concern for parents and educators in this area. Pre-teens are increasingly at risk for gang recruitment. Nearly 40 percent of schools today report gang ... more »

About Alternative Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

By Angela Atkinson

0 comments

Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by an injury to the brain that happens before, during or shortly after birth. It presents as a series of issues, including movement disorders. Other side effects are often caused by the brain damage, such as ... more »

About Alternatives to Abortion

By Pamela Gifford

1 comments

There are generally only three options available for unplanned pregnancies. Keeping the baby, adoption and abortion. As more and more people view abortion as the unnecessary end to a life, they are seeking out alternatives to abortion. Below, ... more »

About Alzheimer's and Health Risks from Using Makeup Products

By Carole Vansickle

1 comments

It sounds like a bad science fiction movie: as you slowly open your compact and powder your nose, you realize that the infection is spreading. To your horror, you realize that you have just powdered your nose with a deadly disease. Fade to ... more »

About Alzheimer's as a Nursing Specialization

By Hannah Rice Myers

0 comments

Working with Alzheimer's patients is an incredibly demanding field of nursing. Not only is it a field that requires patience, compassion and understanding, it is a field that requires knowledge and experience. Those who are afflicted with ... more »

About Anemia

By Jessica Pestka

0 comments

Anemia is a condition that results from an abnormally low level of red blood cells in the body. A shortage of red blood cells eventually leads to a lack of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is present in red blood cells and carries oxygen ... more »

About Antibiotics

By Jonae Fredericks

1 comments

The discovery of antibiotics has helped to reduce the number of fatalities that are associated with infections caused by bacteria. Streptococcal infections were among the first treated in the 1900s with the invention of penicillin. Also referred ... more »

About Athetoid Cerebral Palsy

By Angela Atkinson

0 comments

Cerebral palsy is defined as a medical condition which affects control of the muscles in the body. Cerebral indicates "head," meaning a problem with a part of the brain, while palsy indicates a problem with the muscular system. There ... more »

About At-Home Body Detox

By Angela Atkinson

0 comments

Have you noticed that you're feeling sluggish or more stressed that usual lately? Do you find that you catch every cold that goes around, or maybe your sinuses just won't quit? It's possible that your body has become overwhelmed with toxins. It ... more »

About Atkins Diet Home Delivery

By Karsun

0 comments

The Atkins Diet home delivery system is a convenient way of staying on the Atkins Diet without having to calculate and allot your own food. You can stick with the Atkins Diet and have the convenience of delivery at home. With the Atkins Diet ... more »

About Bacteria Cultures

By Charles Pearson

0 comments

Bacteria cultures can be found in science labs of all types. Those dedicated to studying the microscopic world, whether professional or a student, can find plenty of use for bacteria cultures. Bacteria is similar to plants in that they will grow ... more »

About Bacterial Meningitis

By Jessica Pestka

0 comments

Meningitis is an inflammation of the tissues that surround the brain and spinal column. When this inflammation is the result of a bacterial infection, it is called bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis can be contagious and is a serious, ... more »

About Bextra

By Stevee LaDuke

0 comments

Bextra was a popular pain control drug for a number of years. Marketed as a solution for those suffering from severe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, it also found a niche with gynecologists as a treatment for painful menstruation. ... more »

About Biomedical Technicians

By Josienita Borlongan

0 comments

Biomedical technicians are often found in a healthcare facility. It is typically a recession-proof job where one can diversify for ease of finding employment. Hospitals, medical laboratories, biomedical industries, technical schools or companies ... more »

About Black Eyes

By Hannah Rice Myers

0 comments

A black eye is the result of a facial injury or head injury. It occurs when blood and other fluids begin to collect around the eye, causing swelling and discoloration of the injured site. While in many instances it is considered to be a minor ... more »

About Blood Circulation

By Jeffrey Ware

0 comments

Blood circulation is the key to life; without blood circulation, life will cease. Blood circulates through the human body through three vascular systems: the cardiac, the arterial and the venous system. Here's how these three systems function ... more »

About Blood Donating

By Elizabeth

0 comments

Blood donating is when a healthy person volunteers to have his blood drawn for the purpose of future blood transfusions or to be used to develop medications. Since donated blood has a relatively short shelf life, acquiring blood is a constant ... more »

About BPA

By Jessica Pestka

0 comments

BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical used in the manufacture of plastic products. Used in consumer products for the past 50 years, plastics made with BPA are cheap, durable and popular. In 2002 alone, 2.8 billion tons of BPA were manufactured, ... more »

About Breastfeeding Diets

By Mandi Rogier

0 comments

Breastfeeding can be a very special experience for mother and child. A mother's milk provides her baby with nutrients that far surpass any formula. However, it is important for breastfeeding mothers to realize that everything they consume will ... more »

About Bronchitis Symptoms & Treatment in Children

By KR Sprang

0 comments

Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that causes the bronchial tubes to become irritated and inflamed. It can easily be mistaken for a chest Cold or Pneumonia since the symptoms can be quite similar. This ailment can be caused by a number of ... more »

About Brown Recluse Spider Bites

By Ann Johnson

0 comments

The brown recluse spider, also called the violin or fiddle-back spider, has a potentially deadly bite. Unlike the familiar black widow spider, both the male and female brown recluse spiders are venomous. These are shy spiders that prefer to ... more »

About Bruises

By Jeffrey Ware

0 comments

Bruises are caused by damage to tissue, usually a blunt injury in the area, under the skin that allows blood to leak from the capillaries into the surrounding tissue. Bruises, also called contusions, result in discolorations of the tissue and ... more »