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Carotid artery stenting can help reduce the chance that you will have a stroke. Be sure to follow the directions below and any other directions your healthcare provider gives you.

You'll watch your incision site for bleeding and take all medicines exactly as prescribed. You'll take it easy, but try to get back to your normal routine as much as possible.

Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers. In some cases, it also causes less blood flow to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. This happens due to spasms of blood vessels in those areas. The spasms happen in response to cold, stress, or emotional upset.

Gangrene happens when blood flow to tissues is cut off. This causes the tissue to die.

Every year, thousands of Americans injure their eyes or damage their vision. Follow these guidelines to help protect yourself and your family.

People with diabetes should be sure to get certain vaccines. Read on for details.

Most cosmetics have long shelf lives. But since they can be contaminated with bacteria after only 1 use, it is a good idea to keep track of how long you have been using products, such as mascara and eyeliners.

Healthcare providers who specialize in children's eye care say children usually become nearsighted or farsighted between ages 6 and 12. But even infants can wear glasses if they need help to see well.

Most kidney stones are about the size of a grape seed. Stones of this size are small enough to pass naturally. Once it is passed, a stone can be analyzed. This wait-and-see approach is called expectant therapy.