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When the carotid arteries are healthy, the brain gets all the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function well. If the carotid arteries are damaged, however, it can greatly increase your chances of stroke.

If your kidneys can't filter wastes from your blood normally, the BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level increases. If the level gets too high, you can become sick. Because of this, you need to control the amount of protein you eat each day. Use this sheet to help you.

Counseling, also called talk therapy, has been found to be as effective as medicine in treating mild to moderate depression. When done by a trained professional, this treatment is a powerful way to better understand your thoughts and feelings.

Schizophrenia is a severe and puzzling brain disorder. It dramatically alters the way a person thinks, acts, and feels. Read on to learn more.

Conduct disorder is one of the most common emotional disorders in teens. It affects twice as many boys as girls. Behavior therapy can greatly help children with conduct disorder.

Alternative treatments for back pain include massage, chiropractic and acupuncture.

Your child was diagnosed with cellulitis, which is an infection caused by bacteria that enters the body through broken skin. Follow these instructions for care when you get home.

You had a cesarean section, or C-section. During the C-section, your baby was delivered through a surgical incision in your stomach and uterus. Full recovery after a C-section can take time. It’s important to take care of yourself — for your own sake and because your new baby needs you. Here are some guidelines to follow at home.

Your health care provider prescribed a type of medicine therapy for you called chemotherapy. This sheet provides general guidelines on how you can take care of yourself after your chemotherapy.