Placenta previa is a condition that may happen during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It's one of the most common causes of vaginal bleeding during these trimesters.

If both you and your partner have had sex only with each other for many years, you are not likely to be at risk for STIs. But if you have sex with more than one person, or recently had a new sex partner, this sheet is for you.

Like any parent, you want your child to grow up healthy and happy. But for many children, unhealthy weight gain is a serious problem.

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid, a waste product made by the body. It builds up in the body and forms crystals that collect in the joints, bringing on a gout attack. Alcohol and certain foods can trigger an attack. These diet changes can help you manage gout.

Are you scheduled for surgery? If so, you may worry about the need to replace blood lost during surgery. The goal is to keep the body's normal levels of blood. Blood transfusion is a way to reach this goal.

Learn what to expect in the hospital following your back surgery.

Plan ahead for both your surgery and recovery. Be sure to follow any instructions you are given. And talk to your doctor if you have questions about surgery or how the procedure will be done.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens when there is too little glucose (sugar) in your child's blood. Learn how to recognize low blood sugar, what actions to take, and how to prevent it.

Insulin is given by injection into the fat just under the skin. It's not hard to learn to give insulin injections. Here are tips to help.

Having high blood sugar increases the chance of complications from diabetes. Here's what you need to know.