After a stroke, it’s normal to notice changes in your muscles. Certain muscles might feel stiff and tight all the time—a condition known as spasticity.

Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is a type of weight-loss surgery. This surgery removes about 80% of the stomach.

Gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) is a type of weight loss surgery. This procedure makes changes to the digestive system.

Bowel prep is a key part in getting ready for some procedures, like a colonoscopy. This sheet will help you better understand it.

One in five people in the U.S. faced a major mental health challenge in the last year, and one in four caregivers of people with mental illness experience depression.

You are scheduled to have a test or procedure. This sheet will help you get ready.

Talking with other people can help you learn what to expect. You can learn what may be helpful in raising a child with Down syndrome.

Caffeine is a regular part of life for many, but some people may need to limit or cut out caffeine.

An indwelling peritoneal catheter is a thin, rubber tube. One end is placed in your abdomen and the other outside the body. It’s used to drain fluid from the abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity).

Children and teens with obesity face many physical health challenges. But they are also more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression or other mood disorders.