Around the country, more and more college students are abusing stimulants to help them study. Here's how to spot the signs of medicine use and keep your student safe.

A detailed look at the different kinds of over-the-counter allergy medicines, and how they work.

The weather. Food additives. Illness. Many things may set off your asthma symptoms. Here's a look at some common asthma triggers, and tips to help ease your symptoms.

Many people think of asthma as a childhood disease, but it often occurs as a new condition in older adults.

College can pose challenges for the student with asthma. New and unfamiliar living quarters, school and social stresses, and other factors can set off a flare-up. Here are some helpful tips.

Think the true test of obesity management is stepping on the scale? Dr. Robert Ross emphasizes that weight loss is only one of the many benefits physical activity brings to your overall health.

As an overweight child, Richard experienced a lot of emotional pain. Although he's battled his weight for much of his life, he insists that "this time, it's worked." This is his story...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. Here's a quick look at how CF affects the body, and who may be more likely to have this disease.

Depression among older adults is often ignored. Even doctors may not detect a problem. Learn the warning signs.

This sheet will help you learn what to expect after your outpatient surgery. It covers medicines, recovering at home, and follow-up care.

Surgery is the most common treatment for ovarian cancer. This is followed by chemotherapy. You discussed your treatment plan with your healthcare provider in detail. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery and chemotherapy.

Learn how to care for yourself at home following an open splenectomy.

Here's what you need to know about caring for your child at home following an open splenectomy.

You've been diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a bone infection caused by bacteria or fungi. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

You had surgery to remove one or both of your ovaries Here are directions to help you recover at home.

Your healthcare provider showed you how to change your pouch in the hospital soon after your surgery. This sheet helps you remember the steps you need to follow to change your pouch.

Great finger food for a party! The recipe makes 24 mini-sandwiches.

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a type of heart surgery. The surgery is done to bypass a blocked area in a coronary artery.

A mitral valve replacement is a surgery to replace a mitral valve that doesn’t work well. It’s replaced with a new valve.

You can’t fully prevent osteoarthritis. But you can help lessen daily stress on your joints. This can make it less likely that osteoarthritis will happen, or get worse.