A growing number of Americans are selling their life insurance policies to get cash for retirement expenses and long-term care. That may make sense for some, but consumers beware. read the full article

Many people are aware that heart disease, whether in the form of an attack or a stroke, is the number-one killer of men. But fewer of us know that heart disease is also the number-one killer of women. read the full article

Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic pages on: Vitamin AB VitaminsVitamin CVitamin DVitamin EVitamin Kread the full article

It's the most important wish list you'll every write. A living will allows you to convey your medical wishes when you're otherwise unable to do so. read the full article

Heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women in the United States. Consider these three FIT tips to show your heart you care. read the full article

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding changes to Medigap insurance plans in 2010. read the full article

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on Mobile MedlinePlus. The transcript is also available. Let me introduce you to Mobile MedlinePlus, a new service from the National Library of Medicine, that eases access to health and medical information for mobile device...

Changes to Standard Medigap insurance plans effective June 2010. read the full article

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the MedlinePlus health topic pages on colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, and colonic polyps. Also, learn more about colorectal cancer screening from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. read the full...

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on Less Salt = Better Health. The transcript is also available. A little less salt in the diet of Americans could reduce deaths, heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke as well as save $10 to $24 billion in annual health care...