In a wide-ranging interview, actor Ben Vereen talks about living with diabetes, dealing with adversity, and celebrating the arts.

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Miracle Drugs—With a Hefty Price Tag

By Mary A. Fischer

Biologics are giving renewed hope to thousands of patients with cancer and other devastating illnesses. But are the benefits worth the physical and financial risks?

When You're a Cancer Survivor

From The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Dealing with cancer isn't just about treatment. It's about navigating through the disease. This survivorship center from M. D. Anderson gives you tools to cope and connect with others.

Don't Forget: Driver's License...Keys...MEDS LIST

From Prime Time Radio

Share your personal medication record with providers to help them better manage your meds—and carry it with you always in case of an emergency. Here's how to create one.

• Need help creating your own medication record? Using this form will make it easy.

Really Need Those Bone-Strengthening Meds?

By Nissa Simon

Women whose bones have begun thinning but who don't have osteoporosis may not need the Rx. Bone-loss drugs have serious side effects.

4 Ways to Tell If You're At Risk for Diabetes

By Sheryl Kraft

If you answer 'Yes' to these four questions, consider getting screened. You could stop diabetes before it starts.

6 Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

By Melissa Gotthardt

Simple things like exercising, eating the right foods—even turning down the lights at night—can help keep the disease at bay.

Catching Alzheimer's Early

By Barbara Basler

A brain-imaging breakthrough could speed diagnosis and aid treatment. A blood test is also in the offing.

Cool Down Your Heartburn

By Nichele Hoskins

Plagued by acid indigestion, meal after meal?

Here are 7 ways to find relief.