Health is something that affects us all, but some conditions are on the rise. Learn what they are, how to spot the warning signs, and how to protect your health.; diabetes; health epidemics; heart disease; high cholesterol; obesity; overweight; skin cancer; Did you know that diabetes, if unchecked, can lead to very serious conditions such as kidney problems, blindness, and amputations? Dr. Holly Phillips takes us into the body to learn what happens and tells us about the symptoms.; Amy Tenderich, founder of blog, diabetesmine.com and author of "Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes" shares her motivations for taking control of her health.; amy tenderich; diabetes; diabetes blog; diabetesmine.com; type 1; Diabetes took the lives of many of Jimmie's family members, and has become an epidemic in her community. Hear how she's taken steps to keep her diabetes under control and avoid the consequences.; Life with diabetes means managing your blood sugar levels. Learn about the things you can start doing today to control diabetes, as well as medications your doctor may prescribe, including insulin.; Skin cancer is more common than you may think, and the most serious type called melanoma can be deadly if not caught early. Learn how the skin works and the common types of skin cancer.; Curt Schilling; Shonda Schilling; epidermis; melanoma; skin cancer; subcutaneous layer; World Series baseball champ Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda discuss their experience with Melanoma in the family. Hear their story and how they've created "Shade" to help others prevent skin cancer.; Skin Cancer is very detectable and treatable. Learn the warning signs and treatment options.; One in 166 children is affected by autism. Special guest, Lou Diamond Phillips, introduces us to this mysterious disorder.; The signs and symptoms of autism and related disorders. What every parent should know.; Dr. Holly takes us through the different approaches to autism therapy so you can discuss them with your doctor.; asperger's syndrome; autism; autism therapy; pdd; Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, and founder of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), discusses one approach to autism called ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis.; asperger's syndrome; autism; autism therapy options; pdd; Watch these HealthiNation segments to learn about health conditions that are on the rise, and what you can do about them. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid607507119http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=37035948