A mall Santa Claus showcased his holiday spirit by allowing a boy with special needs to jump to the front of the line in a gesture that emulates the Christmas spirit. Austin Salzbrenner, 4, has used a ...

Nearly 450,000 Americans with swallowing or digestive problems manage tube feedings -- also called home enteral nutrition -- on their own. Some have temporary feeding tubes, while others leave the ...

A nasogastric tube is thin, soft, and flexible. The tube feeds directly into your baby’s stomach and food is processed through normal digestion. It shouldn't make your baby uncomfortable. The tubes ...

Feeding a premature baby can feel challenging, but with the right approach and guidance, it becomes a rewarding journey. Here ...

Enteral nutrition what goes through a tube feeding to replace or supplement oral nutrition. If you cannot get enough nutrition by eating or drinking through your mouth, you may need a feeding tube.

Alice Wong is a writer, activist, and consultant based in San Francisco. She is the founder of the Disability Visibility Project and author of Year of the Tiger, available now. But my passion for ...

Enteral feeding, also called tube feeding, is a method of feeding that provides nutrition and calories when a person can’t chew or swallow. This generally involves providing nutrition through a tube ...

Feeding tubes deliver nutrition, hydration, and medication directly to a person’s stomach or intestines. A healthcare professional will insert it through the nose, mouth, or abdomen. A person may not ...