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CVS is a test that helps you learn if a fetus has health problems. The test is most often done after 10 weeks of pregnancy.

Minor nail problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try these tips.

When climbing up and down steps using crutches, remember this rule: Up with the good (unaffected leg) and down with the bad (affected leg). Read on for helpful tips and illustrations.

Finger grip and release exercises are designed to stretch and strengthen your hands and wrists.

A ganglion cyst is a firm, fluid-filled lump that can suddenly appear on the front or back of the wrist or at the base of a finger. These cysts grow from normal tissue in the wrist and fingers, and range in size from a pea to a peach pit. Read on to learn more.

This exercise helps strengthen and stabilize your shoulder.

During the development of a fetus, the testicles (male sex organs) form near the kidneys. Normally, they’re in the scrotum before the baby is born. An undescended testicle doesn’t fully move down into the scrotum.

Your child may be having surgery to take out the tonsils or adenoids. If needed, the tonsils and adenoids can be taken out during the same surgery. The two procedures are described here.

If your child's testicle doesn't descend on its own, it should be treated to prevent future problems. Surgery is done to bring an undescended testicle into the normal position within the scrotum. Learn more about why surgery is needed and what you can expect when your child has it done.