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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Health Conditions

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Cancer

Find out about the steps you can take to help prevent cancer.

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Diabetes

You can do a lot to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes — get started now.

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Heart Health

Take steps to lower your risk of heart problems — like checking your blood pressure regularly.

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HIV and Other STIs

Find out about how to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like HIV.

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Obesity

Obesity can put people at risk for serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Get tips to help you balance the calories you eat with the calories you burn (use up).

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Substance Use and Misuse

Learn about the health effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs — and how to talk about substance use.