Well-Baby Checkup: 6 Months

At the 6-month checkup, the health care provider will examine your baby and ask how things are going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Baby Checkup: 4 Months

At the 4-month checkup, the health care provider will examine your baby and ask how things are going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Baby Checkup: 2 Months

At the 2-month checkup, the health care provider will examine the baby and ask how things are going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Baby Checkup: Up to 1 Month

After your first newborn visit, your baby will likely have a checkup within their first month of life. At this checkup, the health care provider will examine the baby and ask how things are going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Life After Combat: Coping with Depression

Returning home from combat can be both joyful and challenging. It's common to have mixed emotions during this time. But are sadness, guilt, or despair taking over your life? Depression is a real illness, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. No matter how bad you feel now, treatment can help you find happiness again.

Raynaud Disease

Learn more about Raynaud disease, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and possible triggers.

Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which a large amount of muscle is damaged. It is a medical emergency and needs treatment in the hospital.

Chest Tubes

Your lungs are each surrounded by two layers of membrane. The space between the layers is called the pleural space. Excess fluid, blood, pus, or air in the pleural space makes it hard for the lung to expand and makes breathing difficult. A chest tube is a soft, flexible tube put into the pleural space that drains blood, air, or excess fluid.