Health Article description.A urinary catheter is a flexible plastic tube that's used to drain urine from the bladder when a person can't urinate. The catheter is placed into the bladder by inserting it through the urethra. The urethra is the opening that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. When the catheter is in the...

Health Article description.Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main symptom is a harsh, barking cough. Croup causes swelling and narrowing in the voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs.

Health Article description.There are lots of ways you can help your newborn learn and communicate. Learn your newborn's cues. You can recognize when your baby is most alert and receptive. Newborn communication can be subtle. Look for signs—such as bright eyes and wiggling arms and legs—that your baby is happy and eager to interact. Pay attention...

Health Article description.Discusses overactive bladder, a kind of urge incontinence. Explains what overactive bladder is. Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.

Health Article description.Learn how you can support your friend who self-injures.

Health Article description.A relapse is returning to using alcohol or drugs after having quit. Stopping substance use, whether you use alcohol or drugs, can be very hard. And having a relapse is common. A short-term return to using is sometimes called a lapse. And a long-term return to using may be called a relapse. If you return to using alcohol...

Health Article description.Learn how to help your child who self-injures.

Health Article description.Explains what bedpans and urinals are. Provides step-by-step instructions for how to help someone use them.

Health Article description.Teens will learn the signs that someone is thinking about suicide and how to talk to the person, assess the danger, and get help.

Health Article description.People who have Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are sometimes easily confused. They may forget where they are, what day it is, and other common facts. Sundowning is a term to describe increased confusion that occurs in late afternoon and at...

Health Article description.The easiest way to learn about someone's pain level is to ask and get an answer. But when someone has severe dementia, communicating can be difficult. Memory problems can also get in the way. But there are ways you can assess pain with few to no...

Health Article description.A person with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer's may have trouble finding the right words. As dementia gets worse, so do problems with words and thinking. A person may say things that don't make sense. They may also have trouble knowing what...

Health Article description.The following suggestions may help you develop a plan to help a family member who has an ongoing problem with memory, problem solving, judgment, or the ability to handle daily tasks. These suggestions are basic and do not include all the...

Health Article description.How you cope with stress can impact how stress affects you. Choosing healthy, positive ways to cope doesn't have to be a challenge. Let your senses do the work. Take a look at the ideas below. How many might you try? See: Looking for beauty in what's around you. Step outside. Focus on the first tree, plant, or shrub you...

Health Article description.Learn how to help yourself if you self-injure.

Health Article description.If you have a family member or friend who is using drugs or other substances, it may be hard to know how to help. You can't force a person into treatment. But you can talk to the person and encourage them to get treatment. Here are some ideas that you can try. Choose a good time to talk. Find a time when the person is...

Health Article description.Separation anxiety (also called separation protest) usually starts around 9 months of age, peaks near 15 months of age, and starts to fade sometime before the third birthday. The intensity and duration of separation anxiety is affected by your child's temperament and by your personality and how you respond. Here are...

Health Article description.Learn how to prepare for responding to stress before stress hits.

Health Article description.Learn healthy ways to get through the divorce process.

Health Article description.Learn strategies to help you let go of negative emotions.

Health Article description.Learn why it's safe to talk about suicide and how to have this conversation.

Health Article description.What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a disease that causes very severe coughing that may last for months. During bursts of violent coughing, you may make a noise that sounds like a "whoop" when you try to take a breath. You can cough so hard that you hurt a rib. Whooping cough spreads easily from one...

Health Article description.Recovery from substance use disorder means finding a way to stay substance-free while changing your attitudes and behaviors. Here are some tips for staying substance-free after treatment. Get support. An important part of recovery is being sure you have support. You may: Continue with counseling or group therapy. These...

Health Article description.Learn how to keep your relationship healthy when someone has a mental health condition.

Health Article description.A major loss can make you question your beliefs. Sadness, anger, guilt, hopelessness—all these emotions can make you question everything you once believed about life, death, and suffering. Some people are able to find comfort, courage, and hope...