Colostrum is a thick, yellowish liquid that the breasts produce toward the end of pregnancy and during the first few days after birth. It will be your baby's first food. Colostrum can be collected during pregnancy, starting around 36 weeks. A...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses a device to send electric impulses to the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It carries signals between your brain, heart, and digestive system. There is one on each side of your body.

Ear irrigation was done to wash excess earwax (cerumen) from your ear canal. Learn about what happens afterward.

Mindfulness means to purposely pay attention to your surroundings, your emotions, your thoughts, and how your body feels. It means being aware of these things without judging them as “good” or “bad.” Mindful eating is a way to become more aware of...

Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you used to enjoy, withdraw from others, and have little energy. It's different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy. Depression...

After an organ transplant, you take anti-rejection medicines. These medicines weaken your immune system so that it doesn't attack your new organ. But a weaker immune system also raises your risk for infection. Infections are a common reason for a...