Category: ask-the-doctor

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

My skin is very dry, especially in winter. There are so many moisturizers to choose from. What should I look for?

My dad is having major surgery. His doctor expects he may need to be in the hospital for a week. What can I do to make his hospital stay as safe as possible?

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?

I developed painful red bumps over my shins. My doctor has diagnosed me with erythema nodosum. What causes this? What can I expect?

I had angioplasty of two coronary arteries18 months ago. I take aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix) daily. Do I always need to take both drugs?

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 doctor prescribed a 10-day course of doxycycline. I always ask for a generic since I need to pay full price. I was shocked when the pharmacist said it would be almost $65.00. I took it 3 years ago. I think it cost me less than $8.00. How could that be?