This test is done to find out if you have tuberculosis. Your doctor might order this test if you have a lung infection or symptoms of TB.

Follow up with your healthcare provider as you are told. You will likely feel better in a week or 2. But a dry cough can linger beyond that time. Let your healthcare provider know if you still have symptoms (other than a dry cough) after 2 weeks.

Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

Some side effects of breast cancer treatment can come as a bit of a shock and may be difficult to accept. Psychotherapist and breast cancer survivor Elaine Franzetti, LCSW, walks through several of those potential side effects.

The sooner you become active, the sooner you’ll get back to your normal routine. Follow these tips to protect your healing back.

Getting back to your daily routine means taking care to protect your back. These tips can help you.

These tips can help make some tasks easier and will help protect your back after surgery.

Learn what to expect in the hospital following your back surgery.

Learn what to expect in the first 6 weeks at home after bariatric surgery.

Congratulations on your new baby! Diapers won’t be the only thing you’ll change in the months ahead. Your sense of yourself and how you relate to your partner will also be different. If you have other children, expect some emotional swings, as you and your family try out your new roles.

Helping yourself feel fit is one of the best things you can do for your baby. A little exercise will tone your muscles. You’ll feel stronger and more energized. You’ll also feel more awake and aware. Don’t worry about your weight right now. Your goal is to feel healthy. Here are suggestions to help you do so.

The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy.

The brain controls the body. You can move and feel because of the brain. And it is the brain that makes you able to think, to show emotions, and to make judgments. The brain is protected by the skull, tissue, and fluid.

A closer look at the structure of the breast.

Most bites and scratches from household pets are nothing to worry about. But some bites or scratches can be serious. Others may become infected or pose the risk of rabies. So it's best to talk with your healthcare provider or get medical care.

Jeff Chiusano doesn't see his son Joey's autism as a label—it's a way to better understand how to communicate and help him realize his fullest potential.

Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head.

Here's how to make your own baby food at home.