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Type 1 diabetes can be controlled by taking insulin, eating a healthy diet, and being active. Read on to learn more.

Learn how the lungs get air into and out of the body.

Each part of your brain has a different role. The brain controls your breathing, heart rate, digestion, temperature regulation, your five senses, and movement. The brain also allows you to think, handle emotions, and make judgments among many other critical functions.

Changing the way you eat can improve your health. But your diet doesn't have to be bland and boring to be healthy. Just follow these 5 steps!

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 central line is often used instead of a standard I.V. line when you need treatment for longer than a week or so. The line can send medicine or nutrition right into your bloodstream.

It’s important to care for your central venous access device correctly. Here's how.

The brain controls the entire body, from regulating breathing and blood pressure to enabling you to move and speak.

Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as the link between the ICU team and family members. This helps protect your loved one's privacy and saves time for nurses. Also, you can help make your loved ones feel more comfortable. Talk with the nurse to find out what you can do. Your loved one may need rest most of all. And don't forget to take care of yourself, too.