You've had painful attacks caused by gallstones. Because of this, you are having surgery to remove your gallbladder. This is called cholecystectomy. A method called laparoscopy will be used. This allows surgery to be done through a few small incisions.

If you are lactose intolerant, you have trouble digesting lactose. Read on for helpful ways to reduce your symptoms.

Hepatitis C can be a short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) illness. Here's what you can do to help keep your body strong and possibly ease symptoms.

GERD is a problem where food and fluid flow back (reflux) into your esophagus. When other treatments don't help, your provider may advise a surgery called fundoplication. Read on to learn more.

The higher your blood cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart attack or stroke. That's why you need to know your cholesterol level.

Cardiac nuclear imaging measures the flow of blood in your heart at rest and then during exercise. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.

Heart failure can happen in 2 ways. The heart muscle may become weak and enlarged (systolic dysfunction). Or, the heart muscle may become stiff (diastolic dysfunction). Learn more about these 2 types, their symptoms, and how heart failure impacts your body.

Know what to expect after a concussion.

Personal hygiene is about keeping your body clean and healthy. Good personal hygiene can make you less likely to become sick. It also helps you look and feel your best.

Lower your risk: Control stress. When you're stressed, your heartbeat speeds up and your blood pressure skyrockets. The next time you feel tension taking over, sit back and look at what's bothering you.