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Congenital heart defects, which refer to heart defects present from birth, are a common defect among newborns. This article outlines the 12 different common types of congenital heart disease.

Congenital heart defects are defects in the heart that are present from birth. This article outlines 12 facts and statistics about congenital heart defects.

Substance abuse always takes a toll on an addict's health. When the person abusing drugs is pregnant, it brings a new person — the fetus — into that risky fold. What effects can various drugs have if used during pregnancy?

From children and athletes to the older population, cardiomyopathy can affect anyone and lead to devastating outcomes. Understanding your risk factors can be crucial for the diagnosis and the prevention of complications like sudden cardiac death.

Though the DSM-5 lists numerous different addictions, their diagnostic criteria are all very similar — because addictions impact a person's life and behavior in similar ways regardless of the substance or behavior. What do you need to know?

Pain management can be a difficult battle for people living with hepatitis. Medications used to treat pain can aggravate the liver injury and cause severe reactions. This is what you need to know about taking OTC medications with hepatitis.

There's no doubt that 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous help some people achieve remission from addiction, but they aren't for everyone. Here's what you need to know.

Addiction isn't an easy beast to do battle with, and it takes more than willpower to achieve remission. You also need help. Cognitive behavioral therapy can play an important role.

How is heart muscle disease, or cardiomyopathy, diagnosed?

If you suspect someone has overdosed on a drug, what you do next may make the difference between life and death. What should you do?