Have you ever had toenail fungus? It isn’t pretty. It can make the toenail yellow, thick, and cracked. Wearing shoes can be uncomfortable.

Just last month, tuberculosis (TB) was found in Long Beach. 14 cases were detected, with nine people hospitalized and one death.

You are in pain. Which over-the-counter pain medicine is best for you?   Over-the-counter (OTC) products can often help with pain, and no...

A few years back I had a wonderful vacation in Japan. One of the many things that surprised me was how prevalent bidets were. I saw (and...

What’s the difference between antiperspirants and deodorants? Are they safe? We use deodorants and antiperspirants because of moisture...

I’ve been practicing medicine in this wonderful community for many years. Can you guess the number one concern among my patients?...

When I first started practicing medicine, it was very common for women who reached menopause to go on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...

I feel privileged to work in health care, and one reason is because I find the human body endlessly complex and fascinating. Here are...

I have, on occasion, seen patients who present with days of diarrhea and vomiting. They literally cannot keep food or fluids down. This...