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Only you can decide whether to tell others about your condition. You may feel that your health is a private matter. Maybe you have a hard time deciding who to tell and how much to say. Or, you might find that talking makes you feel better. The choice is yours.

It's important to cut through alcoholism myths and learn the facts.

Alcoholism is a disease that does not respect boundaries. Unlike most other diseases, it afflicts not just individual people, but all the social systems alcoholics are a part of as well. These include friendships, family, workplace, and community.

Millions of people are significantly affected by somebody's else's drinking, and an immense resource network has developed to help deal with the problem. This network includes self-help groups, professional care facilities and practitioners, and information and referral services.

Learn the facts about cocaine and its use.

Even a healthy person can begin to develop pressure injuries in less than a day if left in the same position. It helps to know where and how pressure injuries develop and what you can do to prevent them.

After knee replacement, your healthcare team will help you learn how to sit up, stand, and use the bathroom safely.

The only sure way to prevent sexually transmitted infections is to not have sex. But there are ways to make sex safer, such as using a latex condom each time you have sex. Read on to learn more.

To diagnose interstitial lung disease, your healthcare provider needs to know about your job, lifestyle, and symptoms. They'll listen to your lungs and heart and examine your nose and throat. You may also need tests.