Expert Health Information - Questions and Answers

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

What to Know About Colon Cancer

Colorectal, or colon, cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Discover which screening can help prevent it from developing – and if it does, provide the best chance for a cure. Learn more

How to prep for a colonoscopy

Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

The Scary Spread of Superbugs

What is antibiotic resistance – and should you be concerned about it? Get the facts about this growing threat -- and steps you can take to protect your health. Learn more

Find out the risks of overusing antibiotics

Psoriatic Arthritis

Help for Psoriatic Arthritis

In addition to exercise and medication, try these strategies from Darria Long Gillespie, MD, to reduce inflammation and joint pain. Learn more

Visit our Psoriatic Arthritis Topic Center

Healthy Lifestyle

Find the Perfect Health Buddy

A supportive friend can make the difference when it comes to losing weight and getting fit. Michael Roizen, MD, author of This is YOUR Do-Over, shares tips on what makes a successful health buddy relationship. Learn more

Get more tips from This is YOUR Do-Over

Fitness & Weight Loss

Get Ready for a Healthier YOU

Transform YOU, Sharecare’s FREE 12-week weight-loss program, can improve your health -- not just your waistline. Get daily nutrition, fitness and motivational tips from registered dietitian Ashley Koff and celebrity trainer David Buer. Learn more

Check out the 10 things you should know about belly fat