Last week we discussed what causes razor bumps and why they may affect some kinds of skin and beards more...

Razor bumps are a real and common problem. Razor bumps look and feel like pimples, but they are really the...

In the war on cancer, we are living in unique and wonderful times. The last several years have shown the...

Cold sores are a group of tiny blisters that can occur anywhere, but most commonly occur on the lips, around...

Rosacea is a common skin disease that affects 15-25 percent of all people to some degree.

A cataract is a decrease in vision that results from cloudiness in the lens of the eye.

Arthritis is a condition where the joints become tender, swollen and painful. The pain is a result of significant inflammation...

Dear Doctor: Late at night I wake up with severe hand tingling, and I have to shake my hands out...

The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that is transmitted by the bites of the Aedes aegyptimosquito or Asian Tiger...

This is a very interesting question and, until just a few years ago, medical science did not understand the process...

Bedwetting is a common and well-known concern to many parents and children alike.

Cuba was the first destination that came to mind when discussing our fall break family vacation plans. My wife was,...

Bronchitis is irritation and inflammation in the tubes that carry air to your lungs. Bronchitis may occur suddenly (acute) or...

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Concussions are the most common type of traumatic brain injury.

Dry skin is itchy skin. There are many conditions that can cause dry, itchy skin. The most common player that...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which the electrical activity of the brain cells becomes disrupted, causing a seizure. Some...

The term “cancer” represents multiple diseases where the cells grow out of control. The cancer cells can either grow too...

The aorta is the main large blood vessel that leaves the heart and runs down through the central chest and...

Constipation occurs when your bowel movements are infrequent or difficult to complete. Constipation is relatively common, and most people experience...

Appendicitis is a medical emergency that, if left untreated, can be fatal.