Category: ask-the-doctor

Does sleep enhance learning and memory? Is there a price to pay for cutting down on the hours you sleep?

My doctor told me that I have high level of pancreas enzymes. What does this mean? What complications can it cause?

What would cause the bottoms of my feet to "burn" at night when I go to bed?

My doctor told me I have an enlarged heart. I have high blood pressure, but otherwise feel fine. What can you tell me about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for an enlarged heart?

I am a 66-year-old woman. My heart rate is in the fifties at times. Is this normal?

I was diagnosed with asthma 5 years ago, and my doctor prescribed an inhaler to use daily. I haven't had any symptoms for a year now, even though I stopped using my inhaler. Can asthma go away?

What causes stomach flu and how is it transmitted?

Which foods raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels?

I am a 41-year-old man who is getting back into body building and considering a protein supplement. How many grams of protein can the body digest and use at a time?

I have an acquaintance with rheumatoid arthritis. He was told to avoid potato and tomato because they absorb calcium and are bad for his condition. Is there any scientific support for this?