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Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes damages blood vessels in the rear of the eye, in the retina. It can lead to vision loss or even blindness. But a treatment called laser photocoagulation may help slow or stop the disease.

When you first get your tracheostomy (trach), you may have some trouble eating and swallowing. Most patients are able to return to their usual eating habits after healing from the surgery is complete and swallowing has improved. Here are some things to keep in mind when eating with a trach tube.

Returning home from combat can be both joyful and challenging. It's common to have mixed emotions during this time. But are sadness, guilt, or despair taking over your life? Depression is a real illness, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. No matter how bad you feel now, treatment can help you find happiness again.

Even if your child is healthy, keep bringing them in for yearly checkups. This helps to make sure that your child's health is protected with scheduled vaccines. Your child's doctor can make sure your child's growth and development are progressing well. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

The thyroid gland makes thyroid hormones that help keep all the body's cells working right. Read on to learn more.

Pneumothorax occurs when air leaks out of the lung and is trapped in the space between the lung and the chest wall. The air presses on the lung and can cause part or all of the lung to collapse. Learn about how the condition is treated.

Having too much amniotic fluid in your uterus during pregnancy is called polyhydramnios. Learn why this happens and how to manage it.

Motivational interviewing is a counseling style that uses conversation to help you identify and change problematic behaviors. It helps motivate you to make positive changes in your life.

When stress becomes a daily companion, it can lead to burnout—a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. Learn how to safeguard your well-being.