An indwelling peritoneal catheter is a thin, rubber tube. One end is placed in your abdomen and the other outside the body. It’s used to drain fluid from the abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity).

Children and teens with obesity face many physical health challenges. But they are also more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression or other mood disorders.

If you are a transgender or gender nonbinary parent or an adoptive parent, you may be wondering if you will be able to chestfeed your baby.

Skin-to-skin contact is very good for you and your baby’s health. So don’t pass it up. But make sure you are doing it correctly to keep your child safe.

When the amount of lactic acid exceeds what’s normal, your liver and kidneys can’t get rid of it. This is called lactic acidosis.

Metoidioplasty is a type of gender-affirming surgery. It creates a smaller-size penis using a person’s existing clitoris.

Phalloplasty is a gender-affirming surgery that creates a penis and scrotum. Here are details about the procedure and recovery.

This is a gender-affirming surgery that creates a penis and scrotum.

If you have lung cancer, your surgeon may suggest you have surgery to treat it. During lung resection, the surgeon removes part or all of your lung.

After cancer treatment, it’s common and natural for you and your child to feel worried. The end of treatment brings up a number of questions about what comes next.