Category: ask-the-doctor

Learn what pelvic phleboliths are and whether treatment is needed.

From rich meats and seafood to coffee and dairy, what you eat can shift uric acid levels. See which choices may influence painful gout flares.

Calcium gets most of the credit for healthy bones, but another nutrient quietly controls how much you actually absorb. See why balance matters.

I have a pretty active job where I'm on my feet all day, running back and forth. Does this count as exercise? Or over the years, does your body just get used to this level of activity – and you need to be even more active to lose weight?

Mouth yeast infections sometimes extend beyond the tongue. But could thrush be responsible for throat irritation, swallowing trouble, and a stubborn cough?

Sudden sharp pain the right side of the abdomen can stem from several causes. Learn what doctors consider in this situation.

Belly fat that won’t budge can be more than a cosmetic concern. Learn how to spot risky fat around your waist and key habits to shrink it.

Is the combination therapy of lisinopril and amlodipine effective in treating high blood pressure for the diabetic patient?

If I am pre-diabetic, what should my target blood sugar levels be in the morning and before I go to sleep at night?

In your opinion, what are the best breakfast/protein shakes to use as a breakfast alternative? I know I should eat a healthy breakfast but I do not have the time.