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Question: Can testosterone use increase your risk for prostate cancer? Answer: I have spoken to many experts and as of date there is no direct link between the use of testosterone and prostate cancer. However, all patients with risk factors like family...

As a doctor, I get a lot of health questions both in my practice and in my email inbox. Today, I found one that I felt was particularly compelling that I’d like to share with you all: Hi, Dr. Manny,...

Menstruation is a healthy and normal part of being a woman. The arrival of one’s first period marks the change from girlhood to womanhood and is what makes it possible for women to become pregnant. However, today, more and more...

As a doctor, I get a lot of health questions both in my practice and in my e-mail inbox. Today, I found one from a mom whose 8-year-old child suffers from migraines. How do you deal with an “adult”...

Question: My Grandson paces and chews his fingernails until they bleed. Most of the time he seems like he's in his own world. Could this be a sign of autism? Answer: Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions...

Question:  I'm a 47 year old female. What vitamins and supplements should I take? Answer: If you eat a balance diet trust me you do not need extra vitamins but if that is not the case a would a complete multivitamin regiment...

Question:  I had a hysterectomy and bladder repair in January this year. Since the operation I have had a great deal of pain in the vulva area mostly a pulling feeling on the left side which seems to move around...

Question What is the cause of dents in your finger nails? This just started about a year ago. I am currently 38 years of age. Answer Small depressions (dents) in the nails, often referred to as nail pits, can sometimes occur without...

Question: Where can I find article on macular degeneration from the Fox program on 7-25-2012 Answer: Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans – more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. At this time, Macular...

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