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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden jolt to your head that changes the way your brain works. Learn more about the types of TBI, the symptoms, and what you can do to help with your recovery.

You may have had angina, dizziness, or other symptoms of heart trouble. To help diagnose your problem, your health care provider may advise a cardiac catheterization. This common procedure is sometimes also used to treat a heart problem. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Newborns need good nutrition and plenty of loving - 2 things you can supply with bottle-feeding. There are many formulas, so ask your healthcare provider which is best for your baby.

A few days after your baby’s birth, your breasts will swell with milk. They are likely to feel tender and heavy. This is normal. To help prevent breast soreness and control irritation, follow these tips.

To control asthma, you need to use your medicines the right way. Some medicines are inhaled using a device called a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). MDIs use a fine spray to dispense medicine.

A nebulizer is a device that delivers medicine directly to the lungs. It turns medicine into a fine mist. Your child breathes the mist in through a mask or a mouthpiece. To help your child use their nebulizer, follow the steps below.

A peak flow meter measures how fast you can push air out of your lungs. This tells you how well you are controlling your asthma. Measure your peak flow as many times a day as your doctor tells you to.

An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if you could no longer express your wishes. Be aware that laws vary from state to state, and it may be worthwhile to talk with an attorney.

You can learn how to help control your asthma. One way is to learn about the things that make you have flare-ups. You can also learn how to know when a flare-up is on the way. The more you know, the easier it will be to control your asthma.