Is your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease acting up? One of these reasons could be to blame. Here’s what to do.

There’s a lot you can do to lower your cancer risk, even if you have a family history. Learn more about what causes it, the risk factors, the most common types and how to protect yourself.

We tapped an Optum allergy expert to answer five questions about how to spot, care for and stop allergies in children.

High cholesterol puts you at risk of heart disease, but what can you do to lower it? An Optum cardiologist shares the answers you need.

Tick infections can be scary, but there are plenty of ways to lower your risk. And when you know how to spot the signs, you can help make sure you get treated as soon as possible.

You may think you’re just thirsty, but something more serious could be going on. Learn how to spot the signs.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be dangerous. Know the warning signs, treatments and risks. It could save your life this summer.

Did you know that your prescription medications might affect you differently when the temperature rises? Here’s exactly what you need to know so that your symptoms stay in check.

You can screen yourself for several common conditions from the comfort of your own home. Here’s how.

Rates of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children have increased over the past few years. We’ll help you spot the warning signs in your own kids and teach you how to treat this condition.