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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a much more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It may affect women who are able to get pregnant. It’s a severe and chronic medical condition that needs attention and treatment. Lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can help manage symptoms.

When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or the inability to perform an activity in a normal way.

This sheet explains steps you may need to take to prepare for anesthesia.

Your surgeon will use monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during your upcoming surgery. This sheet tells you more about this type of anesthesia.

You may think child poisoning couldn’t happen to your family, but it could. In fact, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 19. Many household products and substances can be poisonous. Here is information about poisonings and how to prevent them.

In case of a home poisoning, your fast action could save your child’s life. Here's information on what you should do.

Sickle cell anemia is a problem passed down through genes. It affects the red blood cells. Read on to learn more.

A gastric emptying scan is an imaging test. It measures how quickly food travels from the stomach into the small bowel (intestine).

Anemia is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. Read on to learn about anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.