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Liver disease caused Megan Morgan's excess fluid buildup in her abdomen. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) acted like a "bypass road."

Heading back to school for many students includes a bagged lunch tucked into their backpack. Follow these tips for packing healthy lunches kids will like and help improve their ability to learn.

Everyone should have a primary care provider. A primary care provider cares for the majority of your nonemergency care, learns your health history, recommends tests and screenings needed to maintain h...

We believe in helping future healthcare providers and offers local scholarships each year to promising students seeking a career in healthcare. Applications are collected in the spring each year and m...

Tongue-tie is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion. With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the ...

Memory lapses and modest decline in thinking skills are common with age. How do you know it's a sign of something more? Learn what to watch for and get tips for coping with memory loss.

When it comes to skincare, you have lots of options, including peels, Botox and laser resurfacing. It can be challenging to determine which can target your skin’s needs. But there is a new hydra...

Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Although healthy people occasionally may experience it, persistent shortness of breath is a sign of a medical problem.

Cool, juicy and sweet. There's nothing like a perfectly ripe melon on a summer day. But that refreshing treat also is packed with nutrients from folate to antioxidants. Learn the inside story.

As you age, some surprising body changes can occur, like losing height or leaking when laughing. Learn what's natural, what's not and steps to delay or lessen the changes.