Dear Doctors: How often are multiple sclerosis (MS) and Type 1 diabetes seen in one individual? In my experience, MS specialists are not familiar with how to treat flares in people with both. I have b... more

Dear Doctors: I'm a side sleeper and normally it's on my right side. I got hurt in a soccer game, and for a couple of nights I had to switch to sleeping on my left side. Right away my heartbeat felt l... more

Dear Doctors: My doctor put me on a glucose monitor to track my blood sugar for a few weeks. There were three nights when my husband and I went walking after dinner, and those readings were better. He... more

Dear Doctors: As a former NASA mission planner, I would signal a “no-go” for human colonization of the moon and Mars. The human body's functions cannot tolerate the long-term effects of a low-gravity ... more

Dear Doctors: When I was young, it seemed to be a regular practice that you would get your tonsils removed, though I still have mine. Why was that? Is it still the same now? What are the pros and cons... more

Dear Doctors: I had always heard that it takes three weeks to get a new habit to stick, but now people are saying it's more like three months. Is that right? Last year, I made a resolution to stop eat... more

Dear Doctors: I love walking and do at least 2 miles per day. I have followed the endless debate about how many steps per day is best with great interest. Apparently, there's a new study that says the... more

Dear Doctors: I just had my yearly physical, and my blood pressure has moved into the upper range of normal. The idea that it may be increasing is worrying me. I prefer not to take medications, so I w... more

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. We hope the new year is treating you well, and that those who made resolutions are having a few victories. Forming new habits continues to b... more

Dear Doctors: I understand that there is treatment for the beginning stages of Alzheimer's disease that can stave off serious decline. There are also new tests to determine if a person is in the begin... more

Dear Doctors: You hear a lot about inflammation these days and how it's bad for your health, but isn't it also part of how your immune system protects you and keeps you healthy? At this point, I'm not... more

Dear Doctors: I have Type 2 diabetes, and in the last year, I have had a problem with excessive itching of my feet. A nerve study showed I had good nerves to my feet, but there might be problems with ... more

Dear Doctors: The left side of my jaw used to click when I chewed. It was odd, but it didn't bother me. Then one day last year, I couldn't fully open my mouth. I got diagnosed with TMJ and got treatme... more