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Pollen counts are the highest they've been in decades
Life, Published on 15/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I have hay fever, but usually it's not that bad. This year, however, it has been awful. I'm plugged up, my eyes are itchy and by the end of the day, I have a headache. We live near Atlanta and a lot of people here are miserable. Over-the-counter meds aren't helping. What can I do?
Sinus infections can be disguised as toothaches
Life, Published on 08/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might be my sinuses. I started doing a saline rinse, and after a few days the pain had gone. Why would having a sinus infection give you a toothache?
Sprained ankles need time to heal
Life, Published on 01/07/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I twisted my ankle playing soccer and the coach said it's sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time to heal. What happens if I go back too soon?
Long-term symptoms indicate post-concussion syndrome
Life, Published on 24/06/2025
» Dear Doctors: I was in a pretty bad car accident. I thought I was lucky I got away with just a concussion, but now I have headaches and see an aura when I look at lights at night. I'm told it may be post-concussion syndrome. Can you please talk about what that is and whether it can be cured?
333 rule is helpful during boats of anxiety
Life, Published on 17/06/2025
» Dear Doctors: I am beginning to have problems with anxiety, and recently I had trouble catching my breath. My sister says that's one of the things that happens in a panic attack. She talked to me about the "333 rule", and I wonder if you think it can help?
Stress can play factor in new back pain
Life, Published on 13/05/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: My lower back went into spasm as I was washing the dishes. I figured it was from bending over, but my mum insists it's from being so stressed out. (My family is dealing with severe smoke damage in our house from the recent fires in Los Angeles.) Can stress really cause back pain?
Psychological recovery of mastectomy can take a long time
Life, Published on 06/05/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: My best friend has breast cancer that has spread to her lymph nodes, and she needs to have a double mastectomy. Can you please talk about how all of this can psychologically affect you? What can I do that will help her and not be a burden?
Running may have similar benefits as antidepressants
Life, Published on 29/04/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I started taking meds for depression. When I let my doctor know at my last visit, he told me about a study that says running also helps with depression symptoms. Do you know anything about that? Maybe if I try running, I can stop taking these meds.
Forming new habits involves creation of new neural pathways
Life, Published on 01/04/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband and I usually make a few resolutions for the new year. This year, I skipped it because I never follow through, and I wind up feeling bad about myself. My husband did OK for about a month, but now he's also quit trying. Why are resolutions so hard to keep?
Study suggests physical activity slows Alzheimer's disease
Life, Published on 25/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: What do you know about a study that says aerobics might be good for slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease? I've read that being active helps your memory, but how would it affect an actual disease?