Can a Woman Fly with Arm Lymphedema from Breast Cancer?
Under what circumstance would arm lymphedema prevent a woman from flying in an airplane? Read more…
Can You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes with Whole Grains?
Whole grains are good for someone with type 2 diabetes, but is it a far reach to think that whole grains can outright prevent this metabolic disease? Read more…
Can the Pain of a DVT Come and Go or Is It Constant?
Can that pain in your calf that keeps coming and going, on and off, possibly be a DVT? A deep vein thrombosis classically causes calf pain that’s hard to ignore. Read Read more...
Left or Right Temple Pain Waking You Almost Every Night?
Can waking nearly every night with left or right temple pain mean an aneurysm or a brain tumor? Read more…
Undigested Red Food in Poops vs. Drops of Blood: Comparison
Red food clumps or particles in your poops can mimic the appearance of blood smears or clots from a disease. Here’s how to tell whether the red you see is food vs. blood. Read more...
Does Covering Up at the Beach Mean You Lack Confidence?
The strange assumption is that if a plus size woman keeps her big “curves” shrouded at the beach, she lacks self-confidence and self-love. Read more…
Does Posing for IG Photos Mean You Have Self Confidence?
“I wish I had your confidence!” say fans of the bopo influencer whenever she posts a shot of her plus-size self in a bikini or tight revealing clothes. Read more…
Self-Love Bikini Movement: More Skin Cancer Cases?
Don’t accuse a plus size woman of hating on herself just because she refuses to wear a bikini; ever consider she might’ve had skin cancer? Self-love should not mean raising your risk of melanoma. Read more...
Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause Toe Pain? What Really Is MS Pain?
If you have multiple sclerosis and toe pain, or if you have unexplained toe pain but have not yet seen a neurologist, there are several important factors that you need to understand. Read more...
My Baby Doesn’t Mind Loud Noise: Is this Hearing Loss?
Some babies don’t flinch or seem uncomfortable in loud environments, and parents may think this means their baby’s ears won’t be harmed by the noise, or that perhaps there’s already hearing loss. Read more...
How Young Is Too Young to Take Baby for an Ocean Dip?
Thinking of taking your baby on a refreshing dip in the ocean? Your baby may be too young for this fun adventure, depending on their age. Read more…
All the Smells a Baby’s Poop Has and What They Mean
Baby poop smells different than that of adults, and there are different kinds of odor that a baby’s bowel movements can have. Read more…
Baby Poop Dangerous Color Guide by a Pediatrician
The color of your baby’s poop says a lot about their health. Certain colors and even textures mean potentially serious conditions that need prompt medical attention. Read more…
Does Upper Arm Size Affect Blood Pressure Reading?
If you think that your big arm is affecting your blood pressure readings, you’re correct. The size of your upper arm affects the blood pressure reading. Read more…
Can White or Olive Skinned Children Get Nail Melanoma?
Though black adults are more likely to get nail melanoma, white and olive skinned children CAN get nail melanoma — which is deadly if not caught in time. Read more…
How Common Is Melanoma in Very Dark Skinned Adults?
“Although melanoma in those with very dark skin occurs much less than those with lighter skin types, it can still occur,” says Neelam Vashi, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, and Read more...
Burping up Acid Reflux While Asleep: Causes & Solutions
Have you ever been awakened by a sudden burping up of yucky tasting liquid that even may have dripped out of your mouth? This is acid reflux that comes from the stomach. It can be Read more...
Can You Die from a Vocal Cord Spasm Attack?
It’s frightening as heck to have a vocal cord spasm, but what are the chances that the muscles won’t relax in time and you then die of asphyxiation? Read more…
19 Surprising Causes of Foot Drop Other than ALS: Some Serious
When people either imagine they have foot drop or actually have it but a cause has not yet been diagnosed, ALS may swoop into their minds like a vulture. Read more…
Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Adam Lipson First in N.J. to Treat Parkinson’s disease with deep brain stimulation; Continues to Be a Leader in His Field of Breakthrough Neurosurgery (Union, New Jersey- July 17, 2018) Adam Lipson, MD, FAANS, Read more...