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An exercise stress test shows your heart's response to exercise. The test records your heartbeat while you walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike. It can be done in a hospital, a test center, or a healthcare provider's office. The test is also called a stress electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG).

Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Learn how to manage your diabetes by doing things like eating healthy foods, getting good-quality sleep, and checking your blood sugar.

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term (chronic) condition. You'll need to balance your medicine with diet and activity. This will help you manage your type 2 diabetes. You will also need to check your blood sugar often. And you'll work with your doctor to prevent complications.

Addison disease occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. In some cases, they don't make enough of the hormone aldosterone. Here's what you need to know about home care for your child.

Detailed information on thoracic aortic aneurysms, including description of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations

Even a clean home can be full of allergens. Read on to see what you can do to cut down on allergens in each room of your home.

A detailed look at how to care for your hearing aid, including daily cleaning and changing batteries. Includes safety tips on keeping hearing aid batteries out of the reach of children and pets.

Electrocardiography (ECG) is a simple, fast test to check the electrical activity of your child's heart as blood moves through it. Abnormal ECG results may mean there's a problem with your child's heart.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a group of defects of the heart and large blood vessels. A child is born with this condition (congenital heart defect). It occurs when part of the heart doesn't develop as it should during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.