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GERD is a problem where food and fluid flow back (reflux) into your esophagus. When other treatments don't help, your provider may advise a surgery called fundoplication. Read on to learn more.

Discuss your pain with your doctor so you can receive treatment to help you relieve pain or reach a pain level you can live with.

The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.

Learn how to test your blood sugar (glucose) levels at home, keep track of your readings, and watch for high or low blood sugar levels.

Some people have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) after a stroke. This makes choking more likely. It also puts their health at more risk for conditions like aspiration pneumonia. To make sure your loved one gets the nutrition they need, a speech therapist may teach them ways to improve swallowing.

Most children with diabetes need to see their healthcare provider for checkups at least 4 times a year. Your child will need tests and vaccines. Read on to learn more.

An eating disorder is an intense focus on weight, appearance, and body image that causes abnormal eating patterns and changes in other behavior. Here's what you need to know about teens and eating disorders.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Learn how to manage your diabetes by doing things like eating healthy foods, getting good-quality sleep, and checking your blood sugar.

Detailed information on thoracic aortic aneurysms, including description of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations