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You may think child poisoning couldn’t happen to your family, but it could. In fact, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 19. Many household products and substances can be poisonous. Here is information about poisonings and how to prevent them.

Your child's urinary tract helps get rid of the body's liquid waste (urine). Here are details about each part of the urinary tract.

If you had a seizure, your health care provider will create a treatment plan for you. You may be prescribed medicines.

Sterile glove technique is a way to protect you from infection when changing a dressing or doing another care task. Here's how to follow this technique at home.

Wrapping your stump keeps the limb from swelling. And it shapes it so that it fits more comfortably in a prosthesis.

Your recovery at home will take some time. You will likely need 6 to 8 weeks to recover fully. The guidelines below will help you heal.

Deep breathing helps keep your lungs clear. If you've had surgery, this will help you get better faster. Deep breathing also helps you breathe easier and may prevent a lung infection.

Your health care provider prescribed a medicine called a calcium channel blocker for you. Learn what this medicine does, how to take it, and when to call your provider.

Patent ductus arteriosis is a common congenital heart defect. It often goes away on its own. In some cases, a baby needs medicine to help it close. Surgery is an option in other cases.