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Learn all about tick bites, including removing a tick, common symptoms of tick-borne diseases, and when to get medical help after a bite.

Some people have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) after a stroke. This makes choking more likely. It also puts their health at more risk for conditions like aspiration pneumonia. To make sure your loved one gets the nutrition they need, a speech therapist may teach them ways to improve swallowing.

Dealing with advanced cancer in a loved one is far from easy. It can be devastating no matter how long you’ve known of their prognosis. Here is what you need to know.

You may feel curious or even a bit nervous about getting a vaccine to treat your prostate cancer. That’s understandable. This article gives details on this type of therapy and how it can affect your body.

As a caregiver, you can work closely with your loved one's health care team to simplify and support their care.

Detailed information on hormones and their role in the workings of the endocrine system

Detailed information on the anatomy and function of the pituitary gland.

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. This spiral shaped bacterium is most commonly spread by a tick bite.

Learn about poisoning in children, including how to prevent poisoning and how to respond in an emergency.