Category: ask-the-doctor

How does a cold virus spread from person to person?

n If I have obsessions or compulsions, does that mean I have obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Yellowing of the whites of your eyes can signal jaundice from high bilirubin levels. Explore possible causes of high bilirubin levels, including liver, blood, and bile duct problems.

Gallstones can cause sudden, intense pain, but surgery isn’t the only option to consider. See how eating habits may affect future flare‑ups.

My friend has stage 3 kidney disease. His doctor asked him to eat foods low in potassium. So far, we can't find potassium in the nutrition information available on food labels. Is there anywhere he can get a list of foods low in potassium?

Is exercise a good treatment for depression?

Warm weather, vein valve issues, and fluid retention can all puff up your ankles. Learn what doctors look for and simple steps that may ease it.

How much is a safe level of calcium to take daily so I do not get kidney stones?

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?