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Warfarin is medicine that controls how your blood clots. It's used to help prevent blood clots that may cause serious health problems. These problems include heart attack, stroke, a blockage in an artery or vein, or a blood clot that travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

An ICD is a device that is placed permanently inside your body. An ICD keeps track of your heart rhythm (the speed and pattern of your heartbeat). If this rhythm becomes too fast or too slow, the ICD sends out electrical signals that help bring the rhythm back to normal. Read on to learn more.

If you're Rh negative, ask your doctor about getting treated with Rho(D) immune globulin. Even if you miscarry or don't deliver the baby, you will still need treatment.

Mastoidectomy can remove infected bone and growths from the middle ear. But it may not always improve your hearing in the affected ear. Read on to learn more.

Ménière’s disease is a problem with the inner ear. This part of the ear is responsible for balance as well as hearing. This sheet will tell you more about the disease and its symptoms.

You're almost ready for the big event--your baby's birth. Here's what you need to know about a vaginal delivery.

While you're pregnant, an exercise routine helps both your mind and your body feel good. It tones your muscles and makes them stronger. It also gives you and your baby more oxygen.

An object may become stuck in the esophagus (food tube) or trachea (windpipe). In that case, your child needs prompt medical care.

When the amount of lactic acid exceeds what’s normal, your liver and kidneys can’t get rid of it. This is called lactic acidosis.