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...

It will soon be four (long) years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We have learned a lot since those early days, including what the...

Do you feel an overwhelming and uncomfortable urge to move your legs - particularly at night? Does the feeling only get worse when you...

There have been advances in treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD). We have, as you likely are aware, two kidneys, which are...

You are suffering from cough, body aches, headaches, and a mild fever. Do you have RSV, COVID, a common cold, or the flu? The answer...

I enjoy massages, and had heard about “cupping,” which is sometimes offered along with them. Massage I understand. It feels great and I...

Not a day goes by in my practice without several patients complaining about earwax. While we have all heard that we are absolutely NOT to...

We’ve been paying so much (quite warranted) attention to COVID that we sometimes forget that there are other viruses out there....

Every day I am asked about muscle cramps; I would imagine that we have all experienced them. What causes them? How can we stop them? Can...

Catastrophic fires have been in the news, and my heart goes out to those who have suffered loss. Smoke alarms can be a nuisance. Smoke...

Every day I listen to complaints from patients about how difficult it is to get a good night’s sleep. All of us have had times when sleep...

Exercise is a big part of my life. I run marathons, which is, yes, a bit extreme. Exercise is considered any movement that makes the...