If you suddenly feel tightness in your chest but have no other symptoms, what are the odds that this could be a heart attack, especially if you have the classic risk factors? Risk Factors for Read more...

Before you head to the tattoo parlor, you should know how long the AIDS virus can live in a tattoo needle. Remember, tattoo parlors are not medical clinics, so don’t just automatically assume that the Read more...

The question is if being on a diuretic (“water pill”) for a long time can harm the body. There are basically three demographics who take diuretics. Read more…

  Returning to school can be a source of stress and anxiety for autistic children, as their relaxing summer schedule suddenly changes. Read more…

What does it mean when an ultrasound shows blood in a breast cyst? Is this likely cancer or more likely a benign finding? What prompts women to have an ultrasound of their breasts in the Read more...

There IS a difference between “heartburn” and acid reflux. Though these words are sometimes used interchangeably, they do have different meanings. Read more…

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 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...

Can waking nearly every night with left or right temple pain mean an aneurysm or a brain tumor? Read more…

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...

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…

“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…

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...

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...

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…

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…

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…

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...

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…