Excessive Chewing Could Cause Jaw Pain
Sep 11, 2018
Problems with the jaw joint in front of your ears can have a host of effects: pain when chewing, headaches and more. Gary Lowder has over 30 years of experience treating this problem, called temporal mandibular disorder (TMD.) He talks about how to tell if the pain in your head or jaw is caused by ...
Home Treatments For Croup That Will Help Your Child’s Barking Cough
Sep 10, 2018
Has your child got a cough so bad that it almost sounds like a seal? Hearing a child with croup is concerning to any parent. Dr. Cindy Gellner breaks down the physiology of what is actually occurring. She suggests some at-home treatments and discusses how a pediatrician can help and when it is time ...
ER or Not: High Blood Pressure
Sep 7, 2018
High blood pressure can be a reason for concern, but is it worth an expensive trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about when a trip to the ER for high blood pressure is needed, and how you can relax to reduce your blood pressure....
Why Do Women Have Hot Flashes?
Sep 6, 2018
6,000 women in the United States enter menopause each day. One-third of all women in the United States will be postmenopausal by 2020—most are baby boomers. Menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, can last as long as fifteen years and can cause significant distress. Women's health expert Dr. ...
Does My Child Have ADHD?
Sep 3, 2018
Young children typically have a lot of energy and short attention spans. Still, with over 6.1 million children in the United States diagnosed with ADHD, parents often worry about their children being too hyperactive. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares what behaviors you should be on the lookout ...
My Breast is Tender, But I Don't Feel a Lump – Am I Normal?
Aug 30, 2018
Many women who experience uncommon breast pain immediately think of breast cancer. Dr. Kirtly Jones says it’s probably something else. She explains what can cause breast pain in women of different ages and the most important thing to do if one or more of your breasts feels tender....
Could You Have Fatty Liver Disease?
Aug 29, 2018
In recent years, fatty liver disease has become the most common chronic liver disease, affecting as many as 80 million Americans—many who don’t even know they have the disease. Dr. Tom Miller explains the causes, and how you can best prevent fatty liver disease....
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