What Does the “2” in SARS-CoV-2 Stand For?
COVID-19 or the “novel coronavirus” is technically termed as SARS-CoV-2. Many know what these characters stand for except the “2.” […]
Average Time It Takes to Diagnose a Child’s Brain Tumor
There is usually a delay in getting a child’s brain tumor diagnosed. […]
How Dangerous Is Back Fat? 5 Ways It Can Harm You
So just how harmful is excess back fat? There are five ways it can hurt you, including two ways it can lead to your death. […]
It’s Not Always Bad if Young Girls Worry About Getting Fat
There’s outrage from fat-acceptance influencers and their followers when little girls start worrying about “getting fat.” They believe childhood obesity is nothing to worry about. […]
Can Obesity Cause Vaginal Bleeding? Beware of Misdiagnosis
Are you very overweight, postmenopausal and having vaginal bleeding? Have doctors said you should just lose weight or that it’s stress? […]
Is It Harder for Doctors to Do Office Exams on Obese Patients?
The health dangers of obesity get much media coverage, but what of the mechanical difficulties that doctors have when performing exams hands-on in the office? Physicians rely heavily on the ability of their fingers to [...]
Diseases that Cause the Most Symptoms in One Patient
This is about diseases that cause the most symptoms at the same time in a single patient. There are quite a few medical conditions that cause so many symptoms that they can easily be misdiagnosed. [...]
Can Strong Be Unhealthy? Or is Weak Unhealthy?
“Strong isn’t healthy” is usually spoken by physically weak people, even though being weak is what’s truly bad for the body. But can an unhealthy person be strong? […]
Why Nurses Weigh Patients for Every Single Doctor Appointment
There’s a growing movement of women refusing to get weighed at doctors’ offices. […]
Medical Conditions that Can Kill You in Your Sleep
There’s quite a few medical conditions that can kill you while you’re sleeping without ever waking you up. This includes young people. […]
Trouble Breathing at Rest but Not During Exercise?
Do you sometimes experience trouble breathing -- but only at rest and never during or soon after exercise? Like when you’re at a computer? The feeling may be described one of two ways: as a [...]
Why Does Depression Cause or Worsen Physical Pain?
If your body hurts a lot lately, this could be depression. […]
You Chose to Retire but Are Now Depressed: Why + Solutions
It’s odd that someone who chooses retirement then becomes depressed. If this describes you, here’s how to regain your zest for life. […]
Can an Intelligence Test for a Preschooler Be Accurate?
Does your preschooler seem “slow,” yet the test for intelligence was normal? […]
How Long Should You Let Toddler Cry in Crib After He Wakes?
Your toddler cries every morning upon waking. How long should you wait before taking her out? Will waiting a really long time teach him not to bawl? […]
Toddler Throws Sippy Cup to Floor when Eating: Solutions
Thud! Your toddler did it again: Threw her big sippy cup to the floor. You pick it up, place it on her tray and she repeats. Here’s how to stop it. […]
Is It OK to Give a Young Child a Whistle to Play With?
This may seem like a fun harmless thing, but what if your child decides to stand outside among neighboring homes and repeatedly blow the whistle? […]
Is an Obese Woman Fit Because She Takes Care of a Toddler?
Obese model Tess Holliday once said in an interview that she was physically fit because she was able to take care of a toddler. […]
How to Easily Get 30 Grams of Fiber Every Day
You don’t have to stuff yourself with whole fruit, beans and lentils to easily get 25 grams of fiber in your daily diet. […]
Burned Out from Biceps Curls? Try Kettlebell Curls
Have biceps curls burned you out? Tired of them already? Try curling with kettlebells. […]
Benefits of Strength Training for Professional Movers
Those who move furniture or other heavy items for a living need to do structured strength training workouts. This will help prevent injury. […]
What Causes a Random Heavy Period When on the Pill?
This is more than breakthrough bleeding. It’s an occasional heavy flow while on the Pill. […]
Can a Barium Swallow Miss Esophageal Cancer?
A 34-year-old woman’s esophageal cancer was missed by two separate barium swallows. […]
Can Esophageal Cancer Cause Acid Reflux?
Just what does it mean when “heartburn” is listed as a symptom of esophageal cancer? […]
Normal Hiccups vs. from Esophageal Cancer
If you’ve been hiccupping lately from esophageal cancer, would they be different from normal hiccups? […]
Trouble Swallowing Food: Anxiety or Esophageal Cancer?
Is there a way you could tell if your trouble swallowing food may be esophageal cancer rather than anxiety? […]
Will All Morbidly Obese People Eventually Get GERD?
Morbid and even moderate obesity is a major risk factor for GERD. […]
Weightlifting Guide: Nissen Fundoplication for Hiatal Hernia
Did you have a Nissen fundoplication for hiatal hernia and are confused about weightlifting guidelines? Strength training, bodybuilding & powerlifting require clear, concise guidelines that should not leave the patient wondering, guessing or interpreting the [...]
Hiatal Hernia Causing Hiccups DURING Eating: Solutions
Do you get hiccups while eating and they seem to be coming from your hiatal hernia? […]
Right Chest Pain After Upper Endoscopy: Causes, Solutions
You had an upper endoscopy earlier in the day yet still have right chest pain or chest pain in general. […]
Morbidly Obese COVID Survivor Feels Fat Shamed by Hospital Staff
A morbidly obese COVID survivor has accused frontline heroes of fat shaming when she was in the ER and then COVID unit. […]
Cindy on My 600 Pound Life: Seana Vibes but Worse
Cindy on “My 600 Pound Life” shows serious Seana vibes and an even bleaker future. Remember Seana from Season 2020? […]
How Bad Are Upright Kettlebell Rows for the Rotator Cuff?
If you think upright kettlebell rows are safer for your rotator cuff than are upright barbell rows, you’re very mistaken. […]
Is Esophageal Cancer Always Spread at Time of First Symptom?
Is it possible for esophageal cancer to still be local – not having spread – by the time a person begins feeling the first symptom? […]
Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer 5 Year Survival Rate: Why So Low?
Stage 1 esophageal cancer has a poor five-year survival rate, while that for other cancers (e.g., breast, prostate, melanoma) have a high survival rate. […]
Overall 10 Year Survival Rate of Esophageal Cancer?
The overall 10-year survival rate of esophageal cancer is one of the bleakest of all cancers. […]
How Does Esophageal Cancer Eventually Kill a Person?
The 5-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is alarmingly low. It’s essentially a death sentence. Just HOW does esophageal cancer cause death? […]
Can an Esophageal Cancer Symptom Go Away for a Few Weeks?
If a symptom that’s suspicious for esophageal cancer has now been gone for a few weeks, does this mean you don’t have cancer after all? […]
How Likely a Stuck Food Feeling in Chest Is Esophageal Cancer?
Does food seem to feel stuck in your chest lately? Esophageal cancer causes food to get stuck or feel like it’s “sticking” in the esophagus. […]
Child Is Almost As Fat As the Patient on “My 600 Pound Life”
Every so often, the teen or adult child of a patient on “My 600 Pound Life” is nearly as big as the parent. […]