Answer Breast tenderness is a very common symptom. There are several important characteristics that provide clues to the cause of your breast pain, and I recommend discussing this with your physician. …

As a 17 year old girl, I weigh 160 lbs at 5'6". Waist:32 inches Lower belly (widest part):37 inches Thighs:22 inches Would I be considered average, chubby or fat?

I encourage you to talk to your primary doctor. Firstly, what causes some people to have depression or other "mood disorders" is not well understood. We do know that there are likely chemical changes in …

Answer A stye is the equivalent of a pimple on the upper or lower eyelid. Styes are caused by blockage of an oil producing gland, which then becomes infected by resident skin bacteria trapped inside. In …

Answer Fresh water such as is found in lakes and streams can sometimes be contaminated by various bacteria and parasites. Probably the biggest concern from drinking unpurified water in this setting …

It is fairly common among teens. The flat appearance may stay as it is until you become pregnant. For most women with flat nipples, the nipples become erect during pregnancy as the elasticity of the skin …

Answer Thank you for your question. I recommend that you speak with your doctor. There are many possible answers as to what could be causing the white stuff on the sides of your tongue, and I don't …

Lately I am having trouble swallowing. It feels like my throat tightens up and just doesn't want to work right. Any cause for this? I don't know how to stop it and it has me thinking a lot about what's wrong.

The best test for detecting degenerative changes is an MRI, though DDD can be suggested by a simple x-ray. The MRI shows more detail and can possibly reveal another cause for you back pain. …

The rumors that there is an association between Alzheimer's and antiperspirants date back to a study in the 1960's which showed that people with Alzheimer's had aluminum deposits in the brain. Many …