Each Quit Attempt Is a Step Forward If you or a loved one are among the 34 million U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes in this country, and want to quit smoking, either for the first time or to make another attempt, do not give up, and know that you are not alone.  Cigarette smoking remains […]

You can get sick or injured during travel and might need health care. Before your trip, make a plan for how you will get health care when traveling. This plan is especially important for senior citizens, pregnant women, people with underlying medical conditions, and people who will be traveling for more than 6 months. Make […]

Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other reasons, some people choose sweeteners other than sugar. Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-derived substances, for example, are widely used ingredients in foods and beverages marketed as “sugar-free” or “diet.” Some of the products also are […]