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Even severe heat stress can appear suddenly, so learn the warning signs and how to treat them.

Malignant hypertension is a medical emergency. It means you have dangerously high blood pressure that could result in organ damage. Read on to learn how to manage your blood pressure.

A bone bruise is an injury to a bone that is less severe than a bone fracture. Bone bruises are fairly common. They can happen to people of all ages.

It’s important to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called well visits, with your doctor. These visits usually happen once a year. Well visits can help you stay healthy and find any problems early. During a visit, your doctor will do a...

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease. With this, antibodies cause the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone. This is known as hyperthyroidism. It’s an ongoing (chronic) condition that needs lifelong treatment.

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.

Building a support network is a great way to change harmful habits, reduce painful feelings, and put yourself on a path to recovery.

If your loved one will use a wheelchair, you need to know about transfers. For safety's sake, learn how to help your loved one in and out of the wheelchair. One basic method is shown here.

If your loved one will use a wheelchair, you need to know about transfers. For safety's sake, learn how to help your loved one in and out of the wheelchair. One basic method is shown here.