Q: Which ear drops remove ear wax best? Some people (like yours truly) are enthusiastic earwax producers and ask themselves this question frequently. The medical name for earwax is cerumen, …

Q: Can I get a COVID-19 and flu vaccine simultaneously? Yes, with two exceptions. The nasal spray vaccine Flumist® contains live virus, so you should wait 2 weeks between getting COVID and …

Q: I’m taking a medicine that really upsets my stomach. Is there any way to keep it from doing that? You are not alone if you suspect your medicine is upsetting your stomach. As a …

Most consumers assume homeopathic products are “natural” and cannot be harmful, but this is not always true. Homeopathy comes from the Greek word homoios, which means …

Q: When one of my medicines became available as a generic, my insurance plan forced me to switch. Ever since I haven’t felt the same. My doctor insists that it is the exact same medicine, but …

Q: My stomach gets upset after I eat meals, sometimes with cramping and diarrhea. When I stopped drinking milk and eating dairy products, I got better. I’ve drank milk all my life without any …

Last month, Ginger, one of my patients, asked me, "What do you think about the medicine Metanx®?”I asked her, “Is it a supplement?” "No," she answered. …

Q: My husband takes 1000mg of Vitamin C when he feels a cold coming on. Does it really help? Yes. Vitamin C does not prevent the common cold but can decrease the symptoms and shorten its …

Q: My toenails are getting really thick and yellow. Are there any non-prescription products that can help? Fungus infection of the toenails, called onychomycosis, often starts small, with little …

A cup of coffee gives me a pleasant lift in the afternoon, but if my husband drinks it after 1 p.m., he can’t sleep at night. While he can enjoy a couple of beers with no trouble, if I have …

Keith is an active 88-year-old former college basketball player and retired physical education teacher. "When I started getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom, my urologist started …

Keith is an active 88-year-old former college basketball player and retired physical education teacher. "When I started getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom, my urologist started …

Q: My doctor wants me to start taking a particular medication once a week to strengthen my bones. How long do I have to take it? May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. …

Over 50% of elderly Americans may be deficient in vitamin D. You are more likely to be low in vitamin D if you are older, are obese, have dark skin, are homebound, or live in an institution like a …

Last week, 66-year-old Betty confided, “This year, my allergies are really bad. I have a nose spray, Flonase® to take care of my stuffy nose and sneezing, but this year, it isn’t …