As you get older, you're not as steady on your feet as you once were. And you may have health problems you didn't have when you were younger. Read about how to find out your risk for falling.

Read on to learn all about vasectomy, from getting ready, and surgery details, to recovering at home.

If your child is in the ICU, it means that they need special care and attention that can be given only by a team of specially trained doctors. This sheet tells you more about what to expect when your child is in the ICU.

Follow these tips to help your child's incision heal as it should and to help prevent infection.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a problem with the heart muscle. It may not cause symptoms that bother your child. But it can lead to serious problems over time. The good news is that it can usually be managed.

Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of the blood vessels, including those of the heart. It most often resolves without lasting damage. But, sometimes it can cause ongoing heart problems.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the lining of the heart or heart valves. It used to be known as bacterial endocarditis. IE can cause serious damage to the heart. For this reason, it must be treated right away. If your child has a heart problem, be sure to check with their healthcare provider about how to prevent this infection.

A PDA is a heart defect affecting 2 arteries. A PDA may close on its own, without treatment. If it does not, your child may be treated with medicine, a heart procedure, or surgery.

TGA is a heart problem that involves the two main blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

TOF is a serious heart defect, but it can be repaired with surgery. The surgery may be done when your child is 3 to 6 months old. Or it may be done when your child is 1 to 2 years old.