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  • Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Water

    The long days of summer are ending, but that doesn’t mean we can be less diligent about keeping kids safe around water. From going to siblings’ swim practices and lessons to fishing and walking near a lake or just taking a bath, kids can face the danger of drowning.

  • 1 in 3 Americans Consume Sugary Drinks Every Day

    The average American consumes a lot of sugar — 20 teaspoons every day, to be exact. 

  • Drug-Resistant “Super Gonorrhea” Could Become a Bigger Risk

    Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.

  • Restless Leg Syndrome: It’s All in Your Head

    Imagine this: It’s the end of a long day, and you’re getting sleepy. Just as you decide to head to bed, an unpleasant sensation begins in one or both of your lower legs. It might feel like a parade of tiny ants, an itch or a throb. You feel an irresistible urge to move. You’re still tired, but whenever you stop moving, the unpleasant sensation returns.

  • It's All in the Wrist: Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    If you’re among the 4 million to 10 million Americans affected with carpal tunnel syndrome, you know how painful this condition can be. But it can be treated — often without surgery. Knowing the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, along with your treatment options, may help you manage this common condition. 

  • Dr. Gupta answers: Can you discuss thyroid issues and the relationship to Type 2 diabetes?

    I am a 56-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I have a vitamin D deficiency and I also have a genetic risk for type 2 diabetes. All of this is being monitored by blood work every three weeks, but I feel sometimes as if I correct one thing, it throws something else off (cholesterol, etc.).  I feel like I have to have a specialist for each aspect of this disease!

    Can you discuss thyroid issues and the relationship to Type 2 diabetes and other issues?

    The phrase "too many cooks in the kitchen" can sometimes apply to the world of medicine. It may be helpful to get a sub-specialist opinion on each topic but then bring all the ideas back together with a general internist or family practitioner who can help sort through all the recommendations and prioritize which to focus on first.

  • Do Weight-Loss Drugs Really Help Teens?

    Obesity affects nearly a quarter of 12- to 19-year-olds in the United States. The health implications of carrying so much extra weight are so significant that scientists have been searching for medical solutions to supplement healthy diets and exercise.

  • How AI and Genetic Testing Can Personalize Obesity Treatment and Weight Loss

     

  • Urogynecologist or OB-GYN? How To Choose the Right Specialist for Pelvic Health

    It’s not always easy to know which type of doctor to see, especially if you’re dealing with symptoms related to your bladder, pelvic floor or reproductive system. There’s an important distinction between gynecologists and urogynecologists — yet many people aren’t aware of it.

  • How Nutrition Speeds Recovery: The Best Foods for Healing After Injury or Surgery

    After an accident, surgery or illness, your body goes into repair mode. Nutrition plays a big role in your recovery — think of what you consume as the raw materials for healing. Protein, energy, micronutrients and adequate hydration all are necessary to rebuild tissue, support your immune system, minimize muscle loss and prioritize healing.