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Some risk factors for oral cancer, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.

IC involves temporarily placing a tube (catheter) into the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body. The catheter drains urine from the bladder. Once the bladder is empty, the catheter is removed. Learning how to correctly care for your catheters helps keep them clean for you to use, which helps prevent infection.

Each year, thousands of people, including children, are injured and killed in home fires. This makes home fire safety practices especially important. Read on for information about keeping your family and home safe from fire.

Telling your healthcare provider (HCP) about yourself will help improve your care. And ask questions when you don’t understand something, or just want to know more. Don’t be afraid to speak up! Good communication with your HCP helps you get the most out of your health care.

An arterial line is a thin tube put into an artery. It lets your blood pressure be easily checked at all times. Here's what to expect with this procedure.

A coronary calcium scan is a test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. These are called the coronary arteries. The scan checks for plaque buildup along the walls of these arteries.

First-degree heart block is a condition where the wiring of the heart is slow to send electrical signals for the heartbeat. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Folliculitis is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles. It's often found on the neck, face, and scalp. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Your Achilles tendon is a large band of tissue in the back of your ankle. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. You use it almost every time you move your leg. But repeated stress can make the tendon more prone to injury. A complete tear through the tendon is known as an Achilles tendon rupture.