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Your child has been hospitalized with cystic fibrosis. Learn about this inherited, long-term disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

The reasons for having this procedure vary from person to person. Here are ways to care for yourself at home.

Screening for prostate cancer can help check if you have cancer. Screening tests often include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Talk with your healthcare provider about the pros and cons of regular screening starting at age 50 or earlier if you are at higher risk.

Depression among older adults is often ignored. Even healthcare providers may not find a problem. Learn the warning signs.

Normally, bones glide smoothly within your joints, allowing a wide range of motion. But a bone can be pushed or pulled out of position. This is known as a dislocation.

Here is an explanation of how food moves through your body and what each part of your digestive tract does.

The digestive system breaks food down into basic nutrients that can be used by the body. As food moves through the digestive tract, it's broken down into parts and absorbed into the bloodstream.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious, chronic, inherited disorder of the glands that make mucus and sweat. Here's what you need to know if you child has CF.

A sweat test confirms whether your child has cystic fibrosis. It's a simple and painless test. Here's what to expect before, during, and after the test.