Hypothyroidism, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol
What role does low thyroid hormone play in high blood sugar and cholesterol?
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Month: April 2010
In Brief: Asthma may increase risk of anxiety and depression
Researchers found that children and adolescents with asthma were more likely to suffer from anxiety or a depressive disorder, but as yet there is no indication what the connection might be.
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Dealing with the emotional aspect of conflict
Conflicts can be resolved more successfully by acknowledging the importance of emotions. Try to focus on the core concerns of both parties and view them positively in light of the larger issues.
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Prescribing Tri-cyclic Antidepressant with Zoloft
Should a person be prescribed both a tri-cyclic antidepressant and Zoloft?
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Causes of Severe Constipation
I get very constipated, to where I don’t have a bowel movement for up to two weeks. I look like I could be seven months pregnant. (I’m not.) The pain gets so bad that it runs down my legs to my knees. I’m 26 and very active, but this has been going on for a few years. What can I do?
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Age and Tubal Ligation
I am 23, and have a 5-year-old. My doctor says I can’t have a tubal ligation because I’m “not old enough.” Is there really a law that states a woman has to be a certain age to do this?
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Causes of Low Potassium
My potassium is low. Can this be related to the extended use of prednisone?
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Birth Control Pills, Hormones, and Hair Loss
Is it common for women who take birth control pills to help control symptoms of menstrual periods to experience hair loss in cycles, such as quite a bit of shedding that gradually grows back one or two times a year?
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Guidelines for Treating Stomach Flu in Babies
My son is 11 months old and recently had the stomach flu. He vomited and had diarrhea for four days. His formula made the diarrhea worse. I switched to Pedialyte and it got a little better. He is fine now. What should I do if he gets this again? Is it better to give him just Pedialyte and no formula since he is eating solids? Or should I continue giving him formula even though it makes the diarrhea worse?
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In Brief: Anti-inflammatory drugs may not protect cognitive function
A drug trial found that people with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease did not benefit from taking an NSAID. In fact, testing showed that the subjects who took one of these drugs scored lower on tests of cognitive function.
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