Feeling one or more lumps in the neck probably means that lymph glands (nodes) are enlarged. This may be caused by a bacterial infection like strep throat or from a viral infection like mononucleosis. But lumps or masses in the neck also may be one of the first signs of cancer.

It's hard to resist the buttery aroma of freshly popped popcorn when you head to the movie theater. But do your arteries and waistline a favor-skip the fat-slathered kernels at all costs!