Health Article description.Provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and giving insulin shots to a child. Includes preparing mixed-dose and single-dose shots. Links to images for how to prepare and give both types of shots. Explains where to give shots and how to rotate injection sites.

Health Article description.Offers step-by-step instructions for preparing and giving single-dose and mixed-dose insulin shots. Includes where on the body to give shots.

Health Article description.Insulin is normally made by the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach. In children with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes enough insulin or it stops making it. Without insulin, your child's blood sugar level rises to dangerous levels. When this happens, your child needs insulin shots to keep blood sugar at a...

Health Article description.Insulin is normally made by the pancreas, a gland behind the stomach. In people with diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes enough insulin or it stops making it. Without insulin, your blood sugar level rises to dangerous levels. When this happens, you need insulin shots to keep your blood sugar in your target range. You...

Health Article description.Follow these steps when preparing an insulin shot with one type of insulin. Roll the bottle gently. Roll the insulin bottle (vial) gently between your hands. Roll a bottle of cloudy insulin until the white powder has dissolved. Rolling the bottle will warm the insulin if you have been keeping the bottle in the...

Health Article description.Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (a radioactive substance) to look at organs or bones in the body. During the test, the tracer liquid is put into a vein (intravenous, or I.V.

Health Article description.Provides links that give tips, like making the most of your appointment and getting better care at lower costs. Also includes links on understanding lab results and deciding whether to get a flu vaccine.

Health Article description.Chromosomes are part of most types of cells in the body. Each chromosome has a single molecule of DNA. Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). Half of a person's chromosomes come from the mother and half from the father. One of the 23 pairs are the sex chromosomes, X and Y. A female inherits an X chromosome from each...

Health Article description.Before the test, you will need to stop eating solid foods. You also will follow instructions on how to clean out your colon. This will help your doctor to be able to see inside your colon during the test. When you make your appointment for the...

Health Article description.In open gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), the surgeon removes the gallbladder through a single, large cut (incision) in the belly. The surgery usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. You will need general anesthesia. The surgeon will make the incision either under the border of the right rib cage or in the middle of the upper...

Health Article description.This maneuver is done with the assistance of a doctor or physical therapist. A single 10- to 15-minute session usually is all that is needed. When your head is firmly moved into different positions, the crystal debris (canaliths) causing vertigo will move freely and no longer cause symptoms. Epley maneuver: Step 1 You...

Health Article description.Cheryl is a self-employed single mom. She juggles work, four kids, and depression. "Some days, depression really pulls me down, and I'm totally exhausted mentally, physically, and emotionally," Cheryl says. "Other days, I feel great." Cheryl thinks her first bouts of depression came when she was in middle school, but it...

Health Article description.Genital herpes is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. It may cause skin blisters and sores in the genital area but often causes no visible symptoms. Some people may have only a single outbreak of herpes. Other people will have repeated outbreaks. Herpes can be bothersome, but it usually doesn't cause...

Health Article description.Behavioral strategies may help manage and treat the symptoms of ADHD, such as inattention, overactivity, or impulsivity. Here are some ideas you can try. Get organized. Find a daily organizer or planner that fits your needs. Write notes in your organizer about your appointments and other things you need to remember...

Health Article description.Neuropsychological testing can help your doctor find out how a problem with your brain is affecting your ability to reason, concentrate, solve problems, or remember. Doctors use a wide variety of tests for neuropsychological testing. In most cases you will take a series of tests, rather than a single test. This type of...

Health Article description.The Epley and Semont maneuvers are exercises used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). They are done with the help of a doctor or physical therapist. A single 10- to 15-minute session may be all that's needed. When your head is...

Health Article description.Education on type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Includes info on juvenile diabetes and prediabetes. Discusses symptoms and treatment. Also looks at how to manage blood sugar levels, diet, and medicines, including insulin.

Health Article description.Provides links to info on child growth and development topics. Also includes links to info on illnesses that might affect a child's health. Topics listed include immunizations, healthy eating for children, and asthma in children.

Health Article description.Vaccinations (also called immunizations) help protect your child from getting certain diseases that are spread from person to person (infectious diseases). They also help reduce the spread of a disease to prevent a sudden outbreak of the disease,

Health Article description.Vaccines are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully checks all vaccines for safety. Federal law requires health professionals to report any reaction following a vaccination to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS).

Health Article description.Learn about spinal and epidural anesthesia, including how they are done and the risks.