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If conversations about mental health are new to you, it can be hard to know what you need help with. Read about some resources and things you can do to get help.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially serious type of food allergy. It’s also known as tick bite meat allergy. Knowing more about it can help you make the best decisions about your care.

Protecting your neck from injuries and pain involves practicing good posture and body mechanics.

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These parts work together to allow your child to think, learn, speak, and feel emotions. They also help to control basic body functions such as movement, sensation, breathing, and heartbeat. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord make up the peripheral nervous system.

Surgery is a complex process. There's a lot you can do as a patient to help your health care team keep you safe. This sheet suggests steps you can take before and after surgery to help you do your part.

It may take a few weeks or longer to heal from the surgery. Find out how to care for yourself after you're home.

To get the most out of your health care, take an active role. This means thinking of every doctor as a partner in your care. Here are things you can do to help that partnership go smoothly.

When medicines are taken as directed, they can greatly improve your health. But if they are not taken as instructed, they may not work. To help make sure that your treatment remains effective and safe, understand your medicines and how to take them.

Transoral resection is surgery to help control or cure oral cancer. During surgery, an oral tumor is removed through the mouth. This sheet explains transoral resection and what to expect.