As food moves along the digestive tract, it is digested. This means it's changed into substances that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Learn how to care for your stitches (sutures) when you are at home.

Most hemorrhoids aren't something to worry about. But a thrombosed hemorrhoid is more painful. It occurs when a small blood clot develops in an external hemorrhoid. This can cause severe pain and sometimes bleeding. Read on to learn more.

This exercise stretches and strengthens your upper body.

This exercise stretches and strengthens your upper body.

Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite. Learn about how the infection is spread, as well as treatment and prevention.

Your tailbone (coccyx) is the bone at the very end of your spine. A tailbone fracture can be very painful and may take some time to heal. Read on to learn more.

Collarbone breaks are common, and are often due to a blow or fall. Shoulder blade fractures are less common. Both injuries need treatment.

Although they can be painful, most rib fractures aren't serious. But they often make it hard to cough or breathe deeply. Here's what you need to know.

Before you decide that you won't be happy until you get down to a certain number of pounds, consider your age, gender, and current weight.