After having a baby, your body may be very tired and it can take time to recover. You may stay in the hospital or birth center from 1 to 4 days. In some cases, you may be able to go home the same day.

After your artery bypass surgery, expect to have regular follow-up visits with your healthcare team.

For the first 6 to 8 weeks after heart valve surgery, you'll gain a little more energy and strength each day. Your healthcare provider will discuss what you can and can't do as you recover. Here's what you can expect.

The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. It's also called the external genitalia.

Healthy babies born in a vaginal delivery are usually able to stay with the mother. In many cases, immediate newborn evaluations are performed right in the mother's room.

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These guidelines are based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

To keep your child healthy, they should receive the recommended childhood vaccines or immunizations. Many vaccines are given in a series of doses over a certain period of time. To be protected, your child needs each dose at the right time. Vaccines may cause mild side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of vaccines.

Violence in the workplace can have many roots. An employee may feel threatened if their job seems at risk. Personal problems can make workplace conflict more likely. Read below to learn the warning signs and find out what to do if violence happens.

You had a procedure to insert a ventricular assist device (VAD). This device replaces the pumping action of your heart. Here's what you need to know about home care.

You had a procedure in which your varicose veins were surgically removed. Here's what you can do following surgery to help with your recovery.

You had a vertebroplasty done to help ease back pain caused by fractured vertebrae. Read on for home care instructions to follow after the surgery.

Your healthcare provider has prescribed a vasodilator for you. These medicines treat high blood pressure and heart failure. They work by relaxing your blood vessels.

A vegetarian diet is based on plant foods. It includes fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, seeds, and nuts. Some vegetarians also eat dairy foods and eggs.

EVLT is a procedure that uses laser heat to treat varicose veins. Read on to learn what you can expect before, during, and after this treatment.

Esophageal varices are enlarged veins at the lower end of the esophagus. Varices most often occur because of problems with blood flow in the liver caused by chronic liver disease. Read on for a look at how they're diagnosed and treated.

A flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu (influenza) for your child and other family members. It's best to get vaccinated each year, as soon as the vaccine is available in your area.

Vaginitis is a name for a group of vaginal infections. These include trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and yeast infections. The only true STD (sexually transmitted disease) is trichomoniasis. But having any type of vaginitis may increase your risk of catching other STDs.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are great quick food choices. Here are questions to test your knowledge about fruits and veggies.

Read on to learn all about vasectomy, from getting ready, and surgery details, to recovering at home.