Category: ask-the-doctor

I donate blood about 4 times per year. My most recent blood count was a bit low. The blood bank told me to wait another month. What can I do to build up my blood?

I eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Are whole grains that important?

Two family members have developed macular degeneration. What are the best foods to eat to help avoid developing it?

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?

My doctor recently diagnosed my mother with gastroparesis. What does that mean? Is there treatment?

I have cut way down on red meat. But I still eat chicken a couple times per week. Do you consider chicken and turkey a healthy protein source?

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

My breath is really foul in the morning. I think it's okay the rest of the day. Why is there a difference? Am I more likely to develop bad breath all day long?

I had a chest cold. I feel better but I still cough a lot. It is now going on for more than 3 weeks. Does that mean I still have an infection?

Recently my tongue has become red and very sensitive. What might cause this?