Lipedema is an abnormal buildup of fat in certain body parts. Almost all cases occur in women. It affects about 1 in 10 women worldwide. It’s especially common in those between puberty and age 30. As lipedema gets worse, it can cause pain, fatigue,

A difficult airway means your doctor may have trouble placing a breathing tube. It can be caused by your neck, mouth, or jaw shape, or health issues like sleep apnea or obesity. Your care team checks for this and uses special tools to keep you safe.

When the effects of a traumatic event pass from one generation to another, it's called intergenerational trauma. The effects can pass from a parent or grandparent down to their children or grandchildren. The younger people didn't live through the...

Nicotine pouches are small packets that contain nicotine powder. They are placed between the gum and lip. The powder dissolves in the mouth. The nicotine then passes through the lining of the mouth and into the bloodstream. Nicotine is the main...

Tinnitus is the term for a noise in one or both ears not caused by an outside sound. The noise might be a ringing, clicking, hiss, or roar. Children may describe it as "car beeping," "rice crispies," or "angry bees buzzing." The noise can vary in...

TENS stands for transcutaneous (say "trans-kyoo-TAY-nee-us") electrical nerve stimulation. Transcutaneous means "through the skin." TENS uses gentle electrical pulses that pass through the skin. These pulses may help change the way your body feels...

A patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump is a safe way for a child in pain to give themself pain medicine (analgesia) by pressing a button. The medicine goes through an intravenous (I.V.) tube inserted into a vein. Your child may get the pain...

If you're starting radiation treatment for prostate cancer, you can expect to come in for treatment most weekdays over several weeks. How you care for yourself during this time can make a real difference in how you feel. Your doctor will give you...

An ENFit tube is a new type of connection between your feeding tube and your feeding supplies. It's now being used commonly, worldwide. Learn more about it and how to transition to an ENFit tube.