You have been diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis. This is an inherited disease that causes you to soak up too much iron. Iron is needed for making red blood cells. But too much of it can cause serious health problems. Here's what you need to know.

Here's what you need to know following heart valve surgery for your child.

Here is how to take care of yourself after surgery to fix or replace a heart valve.

A heart attack occurs when a vessel that sends blood to your heart suddenly becomes blocked. Follow these guidelines for home care and lifestyle changes.

You have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a condition that affects the nervous system. In people with GBS, the immune system attacks the nerves, often following an infection. However, it can also arise out of the blue. This attack can cause weakness or even paralysis. GBS is a temporary illness. Most people return to normal and have no further problems. Others may have some permanent nerve damage. Here’s what you can do to help yourself recover.

Graves disease results from an overactive thyroid gland. Here's what you need to know about home care for your child after treatment.

Graves' disease is the result of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Here's what you need to do at home following treatment.

Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when acid flows back from the stomach into the swallowing tube (esophagus).

You had a gastrectomy. During this surgery, some or all of your stomach was removed. As you heal from surgery, here's what you'll need to know to care for yourself.