Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Is there any connection between breast implants and cancer? And if so, how serious is the risk? Answer From Christin…
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Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
Is aortic valve calcification a sign that I am starting to get heart disease? Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. The…
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Does taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of heart attack or stroke? Yes. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can…
Fasting diet: Can it improve my heart health?
Is it true that following a fasting diet some of the time can lower my risk of heart disease? Answer…
Heart failure and sex: Is it safe?
Is it safe to have sex if I have heart failure? Answer From Parag C. Patel, M.D. If you’re living…
Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein?
I have end-stage kidney disease but I’m not on dialysis. I follow a special renal diet and I’m a vegetarian….
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What’s the difference?
How does a health care provider tell the difference between scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp? Answer From…
Discolored baby teeth: A cause for concern?
My child’s baby teeth seem discolored. What could cause the color change and should I worry? Answer From Elise W….
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
Are cold medicines bought without a prescription safe for people who have high blood pressure? Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D….
Ocular migraine: When to seek help
What is an ocular migraine? Is it a sign of something serious? Answer From Narayan Kissoon, MD The term “ocular…