Search Articles
Search results
Displaying 61 - 80 of 765
Ask the Doctors
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
December 20, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Grip strength an important biomarker for assessing health
I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it's an important measure of health. I have never heard of this. Can you explain?
December 18, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Lifestyle changes can help fight sleep inertia
I recently heard on social media about something called sleep inertia. It came up in a conversation about how to get a better night's sleep. Is this real, or was it invented? I often don't feel refreshed when I wake up and wonder if sleep inertia might be why.
December 15, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines at same time is safe
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding new COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine, and RSV.
December 13, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Genetic counselors key component in genetic testing
After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she's urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic testing. What is that, and how does it work? I'm actually afraid of learning something bad.
December 11, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Even children can be diagnosed with hypertension
My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realize this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember having my blood pressure checked as a kid. What information do you have about this?
December 8, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Greenstick fractures occur almost exclusively in children
Our 9-year-old daughter fell off her skateboard and hurt her arm. It seemed like just a bad sprain, but after getting an X-ray, she was diagnosed with a greenstick fracture. What is that? Will it affect her in the future? She's in a cast for at least a month.
December 6, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Talk to doctor before starting supplements
What is your opinion of the brain and memory supplements that we see advertised on TV? I'm also curious about other supplements, like the ones that are advertised to help with vision or for joint health. Do any really help?
December 4, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Geriatrician offers holistic approach to health care
What is a geriatrician, and how do you know if you need one? My mom is 78 and is starting to be frail. She feels like her regular doctor doesn't listen to her and rushes through her appointments. I wonder if switching to a specialist might be better for her.
December 1, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
SIBO treatments focus on eradicating overgrowth
I've been having a lot of bloating and intestinal gas. A friend says this can mean that you have too much bacteria in your small intestines. How does that happen, and how do you fix it? Also, I'm not sure I understand the difference between the large and small intestines.
November 29, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
A doctor explains his passion for Bollywood dance
Dr. Kiran Kavipurapu still carves out time to perform at Diwali or Holi events.
November 27, 2023
|
4 min read
Ask the Doctors
Carbon monoxide monitors key to prevent poisoning
We set up a carbon monoxide monitor in our new house, and it went off right away. It turns out the vent to the hot water heater was blocked. I've heard that even a little bit of carbon monoxide can make you sick. Why is it so dangerous?
November 27, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Bursitis pain comes from inflammation of bursae
I started using the rowing machine at our gym a few months ago. It's a good workout, but the outside of my left hip has started to ache. A friend says he experienced the same thing, and it was bursitis. What is bursitis? What can you do to make it go away?
November 24, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Stem cell treatment for Type 1 diabetes still being researched
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding new research into stem cell treatment for Type 1 diabetes, radon, cardiac rehab, and toilet flushing.
November 22, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
For aging, looking at big picture more important than biomarkers
What does the term “biological age” refer to? How do you go about figuring out what your biological age is? I will turn 80 at the end of the year, am physically active and I eat a vegetarian diet. Is there anything else I should be doing to get “younger”?
November 20, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Parasite infection needs proper care, not fad diet
A co-worker is doing something called a parasite cleanse. She says if you have symptoms like gas, muscle aches, insomnia and feel hungry all the time, it means you have parasites. How would you get parasites, and how would you know? Does a cleanse really help?
November 17, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Consider changing conditions of blood pressure readings
I’m a 69-year-old African American male with high blood pressure. I get conflicting advice from my primary care doctors, and my BP readings are never taken under the same conditions. I'm confused and losing confidence in my medical network. Can I see a specialist for hypertension?
November 15, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Get vaccinated to protect from early start to flu season
Ask the Doctors monthly letters column answers questions regarding bottled water, hyperhidrosis, and bats and rabies.
November 13, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Discuss with doctor two options to treat rectocele
I have been told I have a stage 2 rectocele and that there are two ways to approach treating it. One is insertion of something into the rectum; the other is surgery. Can you please discuss these two options? Could doing physical therapy be helpful?
November 10, 2023
|
3 min read
Ask the Doctors
Compartment syndrome refers to pressure buildup in muscles
What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus physical therapy. The hip is fine now, but nerve damage along my leg to my foot and ankle persists.
November 8, 2023
|
3 min read