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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.

How long you stay in the hospital after open-heart surgery depends on what type of surgery you had and your needs. It may be as short as 3 to 4 days. If you have complications, you may stay in the hospital several weeks or longer.

This group includes foods that are high in protein. Protein helps the body build new cells and keeps tissues healthy. Protein foods include meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. But plenty of nonmeat foods are rich in protein too.

Your calorie needs are about 2,600 calories a day. These are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition in children. It affects your child's digestive tract, where food is broken down to give your child energy and help them grow. No one knows exactly what causes IBS. There are things you can do to help your child feel better.

Learn how to use a walker after lower limb amputation.

You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). This helps prevent skin problems and odor.

Diabetes can be managed so your child can live a full, healthy life. Read on to learn more.

You’ve been told that your child has type 2 diabetes. This means their body has trouble using a sugar called glucose for energy. Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. But diabetes can be managed so your child can live a full, healthy life.