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The first day after you quit smoking, as the nicotine leaves your body, you’re likely to notice symptoms of withdrawal. These are signs of your body recovering from smoking. For some people, withdrawal is mild. Others have a harder time. In any case, withdrawal should begin to lessen after the first few days. Use the 4 D’s listed here to beat withdrawal.

Stress is a common way to react to life events. Your body may become tense, your mood may shift, or you may feel worried. Stress is 1 of the biggest reasons people smoke. But you can let go of stress without lighting up. Learn how.

You’ve quit smoking because you’re pregnant. At first, not smoking may be new and exciting. It’s the best sort of change. People will congratulate you. You have a right to be proud, so enjoy it. But then what? How do you stay smoke-free when life goes back to normal? Plan ahead to fight temptation. Be aware of signs that warn of a slip.

Read on for step-by-step directions on how to change your ileostomy pouch.

After an ileostomy, it may be harder to digest foods that are high in fiber. Eaten in large amounts, these foods can clump together and cause a blockage. Learn about the signs of a blockage and what to do if you have one.

An abdominal ultrasound uses sound waves to take pictures of abdominal organs. It's painless and noninvasive. It's often used to assess abdominal pain or to find problems like enlarged organs.

During an X-ray exam, a small amount of radiation is used to make pictures of bones and some internal organs. Read on to learn what to expect when your child needs an X-ray.

Your child recently had surgery to help repair their cleft lip or cleft palate or both. As your child recovers, take these steps to help make sure that they heal correctly.

Try the "reaching across" exercise to increase your shoulder flexibility.