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The actor wants people to know how serious the disease is and why it's important to get screened.

Rafael Nadal is on course to be the greatest player in the history of the tennis. The 25-year-old Spanish wonder just won his sixth French Open, racking up another Grand Slam title for a total of 10.

It's not the air on airplanes that makes you sick. It's the proximity to all the other passengers.

WebMD explains who Denny Sanford is and how his generous giving is helping many children overcome disease.

WebMD looks at common misconceptions about charities and explains the facts.

WebMD discusses how to find out more about a charity before making a donation.

There are so many types of health charities that it can be hard to figure out which one to support. WebMD helps you with your decisions.

WebMD discusses how charities use donations and how to find out where your money is really going.

Julie Bowen shares her tricks and tips for balancing TV's No. 1 comedy and family -- including three kids under age 3.

Follow our tips to create a greener, healthier home and habitat.

WebMD helps teen boys get and stay in shape during sports seasons.

Green cleaning products are in. From kitchen sprays and bathroom scrubs to dishwashing detergents and liquid soaps, manufacturers all seem to be going au naturel.

The idea that heat loss occurs primarily through our head is an old wives tale, says this expert in wilderness medicine.

WebMD's top search trends of 2010.

Want to avoid catching something on the plane? WebMD shares tips for avoiding germs and bacteria in airports and on airplanes.

The top 5 medical topics for doctors in 2010.

WebMD looks back at the most memorable stories of 2010.

WebMD's top celebrity health topics of 2010 include Michael Douglas' throat cancer, Brett Michaels' brain hemorrhage, Bill Clinton's heart surgery and weight loss, Phil Mickelson's psoriatic arthritis, and Glenn Beck's macular dystrophy.

How does Dupuytren’s contracture progress? Which treatments are available as it progresses? Get the facts on Dupuytren’s contracture progression.

Is Dupuytren’s contracture inherited from family members? What causes this condition, and what are the risk factors for Dupuytren’s?

El Dengue: Cómo prevenir dengue durante viajes

Teen actress and singer Miranda Cosgrove talks to WebMD the Magazine about how she balances her TV series, making movies, singing, doing her homework -- and, yes, staying healthy.

Always ask your doctor these questions when you get a new prescription.

Actress Lisa Edelstein has a pet cause: rescuing abandoned animals.

A green guide for keeping your home cool this summer, from simple steps to bigger projects.

Antibacterial cleaners don’t work any better than regular ones – and they damage the environment.

You can’t always rely on labels to tell you what’s inside a product. But with a little detective work, you can make safer choices for your family. Here’s how.

Finding a substitute for chemical lawn fertilizers and harmful pesticides. Disposing of used oil and old paint safely. Learn how protecting the environment can help protect your family’s health.

Have you ever read the ingredients on the many personal care products you use? What you put on your skin can impact your overall health. Here’s how to find products that are safer for you.

Can you be green and healthy on a budget? Absolutely. Try these 10 simple steps to keep your home – and the planet – in good shape.

Experts make predictions about health trends in 2009.

Find out how to help your child avoid allergy problems at school, playing sports, on vacation, or at a friend’s house.

Small children can get six to 10 colds a year. How do you keep everyone else in the family healthy when one child is sick? These tips can help you brave the cold and flu season.

Do you seem to always catch whatever illness is going around? Maybe you need to strengthen your immune system. These healthy habits can boost your immunity for a lifetime.

Surveys show that Americans suffer a billion colds each year. Here are ways to avoid becoming one of those miserable statistics.

Don’t let allergies keep you indoors on nice days.

A report says small amounts of drugs have made their way into the water supply; experts contacted by WebMD put the potential risks in perspective.

Overwhelmed by medical costs? Worried you've been overcharged? It may be time to call in a medical billing advocate.

Experts make predictions about health trends in 2008.

A list of the 10 most watched WebMD videos of 2007.

A list of 2007's most popular posts from the WebMD blogosphere.

A list of the top 10 WebMD search terms for 2007.

Feeling stressed? Here are seven simple steps for breathing your way out of stress.

The holidays should be about making good memories, not about making things perfect. These 5 tips start you on your way to happy holidays.

Know your hospital risks before you check in. Start by asking your doctor these questions.

The controversial home DNA test kits claim to reveal your future health. WebMD investigates.

Blood donations are needed all year, but they're most critical during the holidays.

Meet four everyday Americans who faced their own health challenges and now give back to others.

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu weighs in on our health -- and his own.

Writing a living will and other end-of-life documents ensures your final days will be lived with dignity.