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Both the brain and the body are involved in the pain response. The brain "reads" the pain signals from the body. This means that your mind has some control over how pain signals are processed. Mind-body therapies may help change how your brain "reads" pain signals.

You have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis. This occurs when your bronchial tubes become blocked with mucus. Learn how to take care of yourself at home.

Treatment for brain tumors may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these. The guidelines provided here are for general care.

You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer). This is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon and rectum. The surgical removal of part or all of the colon (colectomy) is the primary treatment for most colorectal cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery.

Helpful information on taking care of yourself during and after treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma.

You have hypernatremia, a condition in which you have too much sodium in the blood. Learn how to care for yourself at home.

You just had a procedure that needed a colostomy. This disconnects part of your colon (large intestine). Here's how to recover at home.

After carotid artery stenting, you will most likely stay overnight in the hospital for care and monitoring. Here is what you can expect at the hospital.

Learn about certain fetal positions before birth that may need special care.