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Today marks a significant milestone in advancing hearing health care, as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) release the consensus study report, Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access and Affordability (link is external).

On January 17, 2014, 50 years after the first Surgeon General's report on smoking and health, the Surgeon General will release The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress (1). The report will be released at a White House press conference at 9:30 a.m.

The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health.

What to Expect If your doctor recommends pulmonary rehabilitation, you will receive care from a team of healthcare providers, who will design a plan that fits your needs based on the health of your lungs, your age, and other health factors. After your program ends, your team will assess your lung function again to see if your breathing has improved. Yes

Because of age, health conditions, or other factors, some people should not get certain vaccines or should wait before getting them. Read the guidelines below for each vaccine.

Whether you’re a teacher, community leader, or health professional, your regular interactions with kids provide you with unique opportunities to help shape their healthy hearing habits for life.

Anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States. Learn more about anxiety disorders and treatment from the Office on Women’s Health

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It affects mostly older women, but prevention starts when you are younger. Learn more from the Office on Women’s Health.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), or bladder infections, are common in women. Learn about UTI symptoms and treatments from the Office on Women’s Health.

You’re in your 60s! Find out what steps you can take to be healthier with this checklist from the Office on Women’s Health.