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In a few years you will need to change from seeing a healthcare provider who treats children (a pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). So it’s helpful to start taking an active role in your care now.

If you are ready to change from seeing a healthcare provider who treats children (a pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). As a teen with a long-term (chronic) health condition, you may also need to find a new specialist who treats adults with your condition.

PICS is a group of health problems that often affects people who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may also affect people who have a loved one in the ICU. Learn more about PICS, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Step therapy requires a person to try lower-cost medicines first, before the person's insurer approves the higher-cost medicine that was prescribed.

Angiography is a special type of x-ray that allows your coronary arteries to be viewed and recorded on film. Your doctor can see if the blood vessels to your heart are clogged.

Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a path for blood to flow around a blockage and helps prevent a heart attack.

Some foods are weighed in ounces. Some are measured in spoons or cups. Others, like fruits, are based on an average, or medium, size. Here are some serving sizes and tips to help you judge what 1 serving looks like.

When you have COPD, you may have a cough that won’t go away. This is called a chronic cough.

When you have COPD, it is common to have wheezing and chest tightness. Learn more about these COPD symptoms, including treatment and self-care tips.