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My son is a picky eater. He?s a little underweight for his age, and also allergic to milk. He likes hot dogs, so I buy him the 98% fat-free turkey dogs. My husband thinks he should get regular hot dogs because he is a still a young child with no health problems ? and he needs the fat for energy. He also thinks he doesn?t need fiber. What should my son be eating?
I know that there is a health benefit to eating “healthy fats” like olive oil. But I’ve heard that these are only unsaturated fats when raw; when you cook them, they become saturated fats. Is there any truth to this?
How often should I get a pneumonia vaccination?
Can coronary bypass surgery cause erectile dysfunction?
What causes rigor during IV fluid therapy (non-blood transfusion)? And how can it be managed?
I’ve been taking Zocor for the past 10 months. A few weeks after starting it, I had muscle and joint pain in my right leg. I’ve been to specialists, taken different medicines and had X-rays and MRIs – but everyone is at a loss. Could Zocor be the cause?
I had a thyroidectomy a few years ago, followed by taking Synthroid. I have normal T3 and T4 levels, but my TSH keeps climbing. I’ve been told I’m showing signs of hypothyroidism. Why is this happening?
What is an ANA blood test?
I’ve heard a lot lately about probiotics and a healthy bowel. Should I be taking probiotics – or is it in the foods I eat? If not, is taking these in pill form safe?
Is there any benefit in lowering fever by means of bathing, cold packs, etc. Is it even necessary?