Category: ask-the-doctor

Cold baths and ice packs may feel instinctive when a fever hits, but most cases call for a different approach.

Tiny air sacs can stretch, rupture, and form bubbles inside the lung. Learn how this damage develops and how smoking can contribute.

I have a triglyceride level of 300 mg/dL. I know a common recommendation is to eat healthier and to add fruit to my diet. Do sugars from fruit have any impact on the triglyceride level?

Learn what can cause partial or full small bowel obstruction and which dietary choices during recovery can help.

Research hints heavy soda consumption may weaken bones, especially in women. See what studies show, why the link is unclear, and steps you can take to protect bone health.

Severe protein malnutrition can trigger hair shedding, but most thinning of hair stems from genes, hormones, illness, or medications rather than daily protein intake.

Humira can control autoimmune disease, such as psoriatic arthritis. But it also alters immune defenses. Learn about infection, cancer, and other potential long‑term risks.

When tremors progress from a mild nuisance to disrupting daily life, specific therapies may offer relief and help steady your movements.

Managing emphysema involves more than an occasional lung test. Learn how breathing studies, oxygen checks, and symptoms can be used to track your lung health.

Lingering ulcers can signal more than simple canker sores. Learn about possible triggers, related conditions, and who should evaluate you.