An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms around an infection. Pus is a fluid made up of germs (bacteria), white blood cells, and other matter. Draining pus from an infected area or organ inside the body may be needed. This helps heal the infection.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have AML, you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have adrenal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you can expect.

After bypass surgery, it's important to get back into the swing, but take it slow.

Dust mites are microscopic organisms that can live throughout homes and businesses. Read on to learn more.

When Bill Carney's wife, Jane, began showing signs of forgetfulness, the couple knew something wasn't right. Bill shares how their love for each other has helped them cope.

Neurologist Marshall Nash, M.D., explains how Alzheimer’s research can change not only his future but the future of the disease.

Often it’s hard to know which medical treatment choices you might face. Would you rather let someone you trust decide for you? A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name an agent to carry out your wishes. This happens only if you can’t express your wishes yourself.

As food moves along the digestive tract, it is digested. This means it's changed into substances that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

The digestive system breaks food down into basic nutrients that can be used by the body. As food moves through the digestive tract, it's broken down into parts and absorbed into the bloodstream.

Aortic Stenosis happens when the heart's Aortic Valve -- the one that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body -- narrows. Dr. Randolph Martin explains.

An AV fistula is a connection between an artery and a vein. For this procedure, an AV fistula is surgically made using an artery and a vein in your arm.

Diagnosing arthritis and other rheumatic diseases is often difficult, as many symptoms are similar among the different diseases.

Atopic dermatitis is a skin inflammation caused by sensitivity to something in the environment. It often runs in families and may occur along with hay fever, asthma, or nasal allergies. This video explores the possible triggers for the condition and who is at risk.

People with spinal cord injury (SCI) may be at risk for a serious problem called autonomic dysreflexia (AD). If you have an SCI at level T6 or higher, you should be aware of this problem and how it could affect you.

A newborn baby is wet from the amniotic fluid and can easily become cold. Drying the baby and using warm blankets and heat lamps can help prevent heat loss. Often a knitted hat is placed on the baby's head.

Can patients with diabetes consume sugar without making their blood glucose skyrocket? Dr. Andrew Muir explains how.

Fitness has a special role for people who have diabetes. Being fit means becoming healthier by adding activity to your day. Here's what you need to know about getting started.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.