2009 Top Health Questions
December 26, 2009
How can I avoid an egg-related reaction?
Food allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to certain foods. Often reactions are mild like a rash, stuffy nose, or nausea.
December 19, 2009
Could my child be suffering from anxiety?
Everyone experiences anxiety or nervousness at one time or another. Anxiety can be a helpful thing when it helps us prepare for new situations or experiences.
December 12, 2009
How do I know if my daughter has an eating disorder?
Anyone can develop an eating disorder. Most people with eating disorders are adolescent girls and young women.
December 5, 2009
How should I manage my daughter's high fever?
Parents are often concerned when their child has a fever. However, a fever is one way in which your body fights an infection. A fever itself is not an illness but a symptom.
November 27, 2009
How do I manage type 2 diabetes when I am sick with influenza or a cold?
Diabetes can get out of control quickly when you are sick. Blood sugars can rise with influenza, colds and infection even if you are not able to eat.
November 20, 2009
What is COPD?
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a term used to refer to long term lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
November 13, 2009
What are the differences between influenza and the common cold?
Influenza and the common cold are caused by a virus but not the same one. Influenza is a much more serious infection of the respiratory tract.
October 31, 2009
How do I manage my blood sugar when I have type 2 diabetes?
When you have diabetes, it is very important to monitor your blood sugar levels in order to prevent other health complications associated with diabetes.
October 24, 2009
Can a lack of sleep be a contributing factor to high blood pressure?
Sleep deprivation and poor stress management may be contributing to your high blood pressure.
October 17, 2009
What causes varicose veins?
Varicose veins are veins that appear enlarged and twisted.
October 10, 2009
How can I safely prepare my turkey and store the leftovers?
It is important to know how to prepare and store our foods so that illness does not occur.
October 3, 2009
Should I be concerned about the lump I found in my breast?
Finding a lump during a self examination can be very frightening.
September 26, 2009
What can I do to get rid of dandruff?
Dandruff is a common condition characterized by scaling of the scalp that may also cause itching.
September 19, 2009
How can I protect myself against elder abuse?
Elder abuse occurs when someone that you trust causes you any harm or distress as a result of their actions.
September 12, 2009
Could my eight-year old be experiencing growing pains?
Growing pains can be alarming for some parents as they do not know whether they should rush their child to the doctor or give their child pain medication.
September 5, 2009
Should I put my child on a diet?
Children should not be placed on a restrictive diet or excessive exercise program unless advised by a doctor.
May 23, 2009
When can my toddler try peanut butter?
The introduction of any nut product is best delayed until after 12 months of age.
August 8, 2009
What triggers asthma?
Asthma triggers are things that irritate the lungs and make asthma worse.
July 26, 2009
Is dementia a normal part of aging?
Dementia is not a normal part of aging but rather a symptom of an underlying problem.
May 8, 2009
Why do babies cry so much?
Normal, healthy babies cry and the pattern depends on their age.
March 28, 2009
Are there any warning signs of cancer?
Symptoms commonly reported by individuals with cancer include fatigue, weight loss, fever, pain, and skin changes.
