I weigh 190 pounds. I have a high resting heart rate that goes up to 180 beats per minute – my maximum limit – with moderate exercise. I know there are drugs, such as beta blockers, that can slow down heart rate. Is this something I should consider? Are there any side effects? Can I stop the medication without drawback symptoms?
My daughter is 10 years old. About a month ago I noticed that she had had five or six bald spots on her scalp. Some are small, while others are big. What could cause this and what treatment is available? She eats a balanced diet and appears to be healthy.
My 14-year-old son does not eat. He is worried he will get “fat.” He eats about half of every meal, and complains that he is “full.” I am worried because he has become very thin. Do you have any ideas about what I can do to help him?
What is a Baker’s Cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it?
Question: I have multiple skin tags between my legs and groin area. Is there a good home remedy for to remove them? How can I prevent new ones from forming?
Every winter I get very painful cracks in the skin around the fingernails, especially my thumbs and index fingers. I don’t think my skin is excessively dry, but I do wash my hands frequently. What causes this? How can I treat it? How do I prevent it?
Are children with ADHD more likely to be depressed?
I recently had a CT scan that found a fibroid in my uterus. What is a fibroid? Can it be a problem?
My 15-year-old daughter is very athletic but has a size 38 DD bust and is only 5 feet tall. We are considering breast reduction surgery while she is in high school (because she’s so athletic). Is this advisable? Or is it better to wait until she is older?
What is the best treatment for chronic laryngitis?