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Pregnancy changes your body in many ways. If you have diabetes, pregnancy can also change how your body uses insulin. You’ll need to adapt your diabetes management plan before, during, and after giving birth. Your healthcare provider will work with you to help you keep diabetes under control during this exciting time.

Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are two types of cancer that start in the cells of the thymus. These types of cancer are rare.

Choosing how and when to transition is a very personal decision. There are many ways to transition. Surgery is just one option. Not all trans people want or are able to have surgery.

Red eyes aren't caused only by viral and bacterial infections. Allergies and environmental irritants are often to blame. Here's a look at these 2 common causes of eye inflammation, and how to treat them.

You may be surprised by how little time small-incision cataract surgery takes.

Once your old lens has been removed, your surgeon slips the new lens (IOL or intraocular lens) in through the incision. The IOL is then placed in the capsule that held your old lens.

The knee is a hingelike joint, formed where the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap meet. It is supported by muscles and ligaments and lined with cushioning cartilage. Over time, cartilage can wear away and the knee becomes stiff and painful.

Your calorie needs are about 1,600 calories a day. Here are the USDA guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Sepsis is the body’s extreme immune response to an infection. If a person survives sepsis, they may have long-term effects, including fatigue, sleep problems, and chronic pain.