I need to have knee replacement surgery as well as spinal surgery on my neck. Would it be better to have the knee or neck ...

I am considering having sigmoid surgery. Five years ago, I had pancreatic cancer. I have also had multiple episodes of ...

Q: I am in my early 50s, and I am experiencing a problem that can cause social embarrassment. When I stand up, I pass small ...

Can you please address chronic venous insufficiency? My doctor has advised me to use compression socks and elevate the legs.

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our monthly letters column. We are in the heart of allergy season, which means some of us are ...

We can expect a family to deal with scrapes, cuts, sprains, fever, headaches or tummy troubles in any given week. When it’s summer, add in sunburn, bug bites and, in some locations, poison oak or ...

Most of us have, at some time or another, asked a friend or family member for some over-the-counter medicine to treat a headache or an upset stomach, as the dosage and directions are fairly universal.

Question: I’ve started needing to go to the bathroom much more frequently, especially at night. Is this just part of getting ...

Whether it’s with your spouse, your BFF or your doctor, weight loss can be a tricky topic of conversation. It can feel even trickier when you want to ask your doctor for weight loss pills. Don’t let ...

Question: I’m a woman in my 30s and rarely go to the doctor. I am acutely aware of getting older and not taking my health for granted. Are there any checks I should be getting even if I feel fine? Dr ...