Category: ask-the-doctor

What does it mean if a person has encephalitis? What are the symptoms?

Cold germs can leap from one person to the next in more ways than you might think. Learn the everyday habits that increase spread.

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.

Everyday staples like potatoes, beans, or juice can quietly add too much potassium to the diet of someone who's been told to limit their intake. Learn which other foods to limit.

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?