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Many teens start smoking because they think it looks sophisticated. But the reality is very different. Read on to understand the real risks of smoking.

Things that cause asthma flare-ups are called triggers. Learning what causes your child's flare-ups will take time. Once you know, you can help your child control these triggers.

This surgery is done by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor or otolaryngologist. During surgery, the doctor removes the fluid from your child's middle ear and places a tiny tube in the eardrum. In most cases, surgery can be done on both ears in less than 30 minutes. In some children, the adenoids are also removed.

You can keep the weight off if you make changes slowly and stick with them. Consider that you may never find the perfect time to lose weight. Decide that the right time to be healthier is now.

When you make a plan to lose some weight, it’s easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay motivated all along the way. Here are things you can do to keep yourself on the path to success.

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows your health care provider to see inside your uterus. Diagnostic hysteroscopy can help find the causes of problems in the uterus.

Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment that breaks a kidney stone into smaller pieces that are easier to pass. This treatment is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

A cyst is often a fluid-filled sac, like a small water balloon. Cysts are almost always harmless, and many go away on their own. Here are details about different types of cysts.

Pelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the pelvic organs slip from their normal positions. Normally, muscles and tissues in the pelvic region support the pelvic organs and hold them in place.