13 states may have been affected. Do you live in one of them?

Contributor: Lisa Marie
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Clever trick smoking neighbors may do to allow the wind to take the butts out of their yard.

Contributor: Leanna Teague
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Painted Turtle's first Camp Challenge Ride, a cycling event to promote Lupus LA summer camp partner. Every dollar will help Lupus LA send children with lupus to Painted Turtle's camp next summer 2011, for a joyful and fulfilling experience.

Contributor: Roberta Lage
Published: Sep 06, 2010

After Michael Jackson's sudden death, there is need for all of us to learn how to perform CPR the correct way. CPR is used to restore and maintain a patient's respiration and the heart after breathing has stopped.

Contributor: Esther Sherry, R.N.,B.S.
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Electronic smokes are on the forefront of people's minds. What are the actual health risks of electronic smokes?

Contributor: Melissa Swatlovski
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Electronic cigarettes are not a hoax. The journey to stop smoking cigarettes has been a rough one for me. I have tried many times to quit. I have even been successful a few of those times but it never seemed to stick.

Contributor: Melissa Swatlovski
Published: Sep 06, 2010

The electrical cigarette craze is blowing up all around the world for good reason -- it works. We will explore why the electrical cigarette is so effective. Stop wasting your life and your money on smoking tobacco for your nicotine.

Contributor: Melissa Swatlovski
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Walk for Lupus Now is the signature event of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. In more than 50 cities across US, people walk to raise essential funds for research, education, awareness and support. "Making a difference starts with one step"

Contributor: Roberta Lage
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Find potassium rich foods. Many of these foods contain more potassium per serving than bananas. Also learn the importance of potassium in your diet.

Contributor: Wendy Dawn
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Here is the author's recipe for Ratatouille. Her version is a baked dish which has all the taste of cheese--but is very healthy, low-carb, low-cal and vegetarian.

Contributor: Valerie Goswick Hegwood
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Many parents may be surprised to learn that their toddler, or even teenager, is not getting enough sleep. Researchers are learning that the lack of sleep in children can lead to weight gain and lower grades.

Contributor: Matthew Stoker
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Obesity is unfortunately becoming more and more common even amongst children anymore. My article points out the dangers.

Contributor: Jennifer Kirkman
Published: Sep 06, 2010

50,000 people a year are diagnosed as HIV positive - the same rate of infection as 10 years earlier. What aren't we doing to decrease the rate of infection?

Contributor: Susan Abe
Published: Sep 06, 2010

"On Finding Your Way Through". Jesus Speaks. "Abba's Way". Part Twelve. This original text of "Abba's Way" is a guided imagining of Jesus speaking today, responding to themes in Nietzsche's "Thus Spake Zarathustra."

Contributor: Stephen C. Rose
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Isa Blyth is 106 years old. She credits celibacy and living single for her long life and good health. Some statisticians appear to agree. Is the price worth the result, or can you hedge your bets?

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Physiotherapy can be beneficial in treating many of the conditions that seniors fall prey to, including arthritis, balance issues, cancer, cardiovascular issues, dementia, knee and hip issues and replacement surgery, osteoporosis, and pulmonary disease.

Contributor: Philo Gabriel
Published: Sep 06, 2010

If your skin is overly dry, itchy or breaking out, you may have a skin condition. You may be able to treat your skin problem with over-the-counter remedies. Find out which products are effective and which ones are useless.

Contributor: Madison Whitfield
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an extreme, debilitating form of shyness. Clonazepam can be beneficial to SAD sufferers, but it has side effects and risks, especially if used long term. Most doctors now prescribe an alternative drug.

Contributor: Philo Gabriel
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Laboring away today

Contributor: Tim O'Brien
Published: Sep 06, 2010

Cereal is another word for grain, but it has come to mean 'boxed, cold breakfast food', in the vernacular. Cold breakfast cereal brands vary greatly in nutrition content and health benefits. Here are the healthiest, most nutritious breakfast cereals.

Contributor: Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben
Published: Sep 06, 2010