THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Slide show: 7 fingernail problems not to ignore Fingernails — See photos of fingernail conditions that warrant medical attention Heat exhaustion: First aid How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat exhaustion EXPERT ANSWERS Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? Sleep and weight gain: What's the connection? HEALTHY RECIPES Summer fruit gratin Italian flags (tomato and mozzarella salad) Edamame and summer bean salad Summer vegetable soup HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Want whiter teeth? If your pearly whites are dulled by surface stains, a whitening toothpaste may help lighten your teeth slightly. A whitening toothpaste can't change the natural color of your teeth, however. For more noticeable results, ask your dentist about tooth-whitening bleaches.
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES West Nile virus Find out how to protect yourself against West Nile virus and mosquitoes this summer. 10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication You can lower your blood pressure without medication. Try these 10 lifestyle changes. EXPERT ANSWERS Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it? Losing pounds slowly may help you maintain your weight loss for the long term. Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism? Coconut oil has been touted by some as a cure for hypothyroidism. Truth or hype? Inversion therapy: Can it relieve back pain? Inversion therapy doesn't provide lasting relief from back pain, and it's not safe for everyone. Click here to get a free e-subscription to the Housecall newsletter.
