Category: ask-the-doctor

What kind of radiation causes thyroid cancer? What about microwave ovens and dental x-rays?

I?m 40 years old, and lately I?ve been wheezing when I play tennis. Can I get asthma at my age?

I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don't like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium?

I often feel like I have a lump of mucus in my throat. In the morning I spit some of it up, but the sensation doesn't go away. What can I do about it?

What are the best natural ways to help prevent cancer?

Can vitamins or other natural products prevent my frequent headaches?

What causes costochondritis? I've had no injury, but lots of stress and mental health problems. Can stress bring this on? Is this chronic?

Do the seasons affect blood pressure?

I drink an average of three cups of coffee per day. Is that too much?

Does grape fruit juice inhibit my cholesterol medication?