My 6-year-old son cries every morning because he doesn’t want to go to school. He says he is afraid he will get sick. He will not eat breakfast or lunch on school days. What can I do to help him?
Medical marijuana may be a viable alternative treatment option for patients with certain conditions who do not respond to other available medications, but there are definite psychiatric risks involved in its use.
Four months ago, I had a blood transfusion during surgery. Before the operation, I tested negative for hepatitis B. I had no hepatitis B antigen, no hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) and no hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs). After the transfusion, I tested negative for hepatitis B antigen and anti-HBc antibodies. However, I have many anti-HBs antibodies, which show immunity to hepatitis. Can a blood donor transmit anti-HBs antibodies?
Can high blood sugar cause muscle pain?
My Pap test last year was positive for genital human papillomavirus. I was not given any advice when I received the test results. Should my partner not have oral sex with me? Will wearing a condom during sexual intercourse protect him?
Statistically, men are more likely than women to become addicts, but women with addiction problems find it harder to quit, and are more likely to relapse after treatment.
Research on social connections and aging finds that older people with a large, active social network are more likely to retain their cognitive functioning, and less lilely to develop dementia.
Is it possible to hit your head and have a stroke from something called a dissection?
People who have had serious side effects after LASIK eye surgery brought their complaints to a hearing April 25. The Associated Press reported on the hearing. It was sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). LASIK uses a laser to reshape the eye and improve vision. FDA officials said perhaps 5% of patients are not happy with LASIK. It’s not clear how many of those have serious side effects. Problems described at the hearing included eye pain, dry eyes, glare, blurry vision and poor night vision.
I have a 4 year-old-boy with Down Syndrome. His behavior is starting to change; he now pushes, hits and throws tantrums. Is this a normal 4-year-old behavior, and is it expected of a child with Down Syndrome?