My niece had ear tubes placed for her recurring ear infections. They have been removed, but she is on the swim team and is in the water almost all year round. She uses wax earplugs. Can she do anything else to help her avoid infections?
I take Lovaza to reduce triglycerides. I recently had a gout attack. Should I discontinue Lovaza?
Is it true that drinking too much water can cause a person’s bones to decalcify?
My son is 3 weeks old. His umbilical cord has not fallen off. When I cleaned his umbilical cord, I saw a little blood. Should I be concerned? What is the best technique for keeping the area clean?
I stepped on a rusty nail. Should I be concerned?
I developed painful bumps on the front part of my lower legs. The doctor said it is erythema nodosum. He wants me to get a chest x-ray and blood work. What causes erythema nodosum?
If low doses of infectious bacteria, such as those on unwashed hands, are enough to cause infection even in healthy people, and bacteria can survive on surfaces for a long time, why do we not all get ill all the time?
I recently recovered from two kidney stone procedures. Is there a type of tea I can drink that does not promote kidney stones?
I have a sinus infection. Is it okay for me to get a flu shot? Also, how long does it take for the vaccine to start protecting me against the flu?
I am taking warfarin (Coumadin) and magnesium supplements. Are there any possible interactions? Can magnesium elevate the International Normalized Ratio, which helps monitor people taking anticoagulant therapy?