According to the Institute of Medicine, between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year due to preventable medical errors in hospitals. Here are some tips on how to reduce the risk of harmful medication errors.

Here's where long distance caregivers can turn for the help they need.

Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded and have no idea why? The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). For sufferers, there is now a simple solution.

As comfortable as Americans are with seeking a deal - witness the thousands of price comparison Web sites - there is one major purchase many still seem unwilling to comparison shop for, and it's a purchase everyone will eventually make.

Baby boomers are increasingly finding answers to health questions online, and not necessarily just on medical Web sites. They're finding health information, personal stories and support on social networking sites where members engage directly with other members through private messages and online groups.

World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong, 34, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis nearly seven years ago. She is now preparing to compete as a cyclist in the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Armstrong is supporting the Arthritis Foundation's annual Arthritis Walk events and Team TripleFlex by sharing her personal success story.

Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.