Month: November 2015

What are the advantages and disadvantages of switching to an insulin pump rather than continuing with multiple daily injections?

What can I take to make my hair thicker and make it grow faster? I already take a lot of natural vitamins and eat a health diet.

I’m a 42-year-old woman and have been on the pill since age 18, except for two pregnancies. Two and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Is it safe for me to continue being on the pill?

What is chemo brain? Can chemotherapy really cause problems with memory or other brain functions?

My mother has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She has been obese for much of her life and has struggled with depression. Is there any research or information on the connection between obesity, depression and fibromyalgia?

My husband and I are trying to conceive. I’ve had three miscarriages. Is it time to look for a fertility specialist?

My mom (age 62) is experiencing a lot of hair loss. She had her thyroid tested and the results were normal. But her hair still keeps coming out. What are other possible causes? Are there any other tests or treatments you recommend?

I am a 20-year-old female. I have hair on my chest, back, and stomach. According to a TV show, women get hair in those areas when they are pregnant because of hormones and the hair goes away upon delivery. I am not pregnant. I am wondering if I have a hormone problem. If so, is there a way to treat it?

How often should a 65-year-old man have a stress test? What other tests for my heart are recommended?