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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious medical illness. It can make close relationships hard to maintain, and it may cause the affected person and their loved ones great pain. But BPD can be treated, and the symptoms can be eased. If a loved one has signs of BPD, start by talking to your doctor or a mental health professional. They can offer guidance and support.

Try testing yourself to see what you know about bloodborne pathogens.

Learn about the OSHA regulations that can help you prevent dangerous diseases.

Suddenly you're faced with an accident on the job. With a quick study of the situation, you can decide how best to handle it. Before you help, take the right steps to protect yourself and others from infection from bloodborne pathogens.

Whether or not housekeeping is a regular part of your job, at some time you might be involved in cleaning up after an accident. Correct cleaning of the accident site keeps blood or body fluids away from yourself and others. Read on to learn more.

Learn about the brain, its parts, each part's functions, and how the brain is protected.

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder in which food intake gets out of control. Having this eating disorder is nothing to be ashamed of. Talk to your healthcare provider or another person you trust. You may find it's a relief just to tell someone.

A contusion (bruise) happens when a blow to your body doesn't break the skin but does break blood vessels beneath the skin. Blood leaking from the broken vessels causes redness and swelling.

Bronchodilators are medicines that help open the airways of your lungs. These medicines are used to ease breathing problems caused by lung diseases like asthma.