Category: ask-the-doctor

Regular blood donations can slowly drain iron stores, lowering hemoglobin levels. Iron supplements may help rebuild them.

Learn how whole grains support a healthy diet and what you should look for when selecting them.

Colorful produce, leafy greens, eggs, and fatty fish all contain eye‑friendly nutrients. Learn whether an antioxidant‑ and omega‑3‑rich diet can help prevent macular degeneration.

I am a 47-year-old man. According to a health examination done recently for life insurance, my LDL cholesterol was 62 mg/dL. Is this too low? Should I try to raise it?

A diagnosis of gastroparesis can be confusing and worrisome. Learn what’s happening in the stomach and which steps may help relieve symptoms.

Wondering if poultry belongs in a healthy diet? See how chicken and turkey stack up on protein, fat content, and other aspects of nutrition.

More and more nutrition advice seems to be anti-sugar these days. So are artificial sweeteners a good alternative?

From dry mouth and tongue bacteria to diet, reflux, and gum disease, many culprits can sour your breath. Simple daily habits may help restore freshness.

A cough that lingers for weeks after a cold can be confusing. Learn why it can persist, what else might be going on, and when to see your doctor.

A red, tender tongue may stem from irritants, an infection, or vitamin shortages. Simple changes and a doctor’s exam can help pinpoint the cause.