The House Call Doctor's Quick And Dirty Tips For Taking Charge Of Your Health

Learn the top 5 causes (and remedies) of anal itching.

Learn what causes nosebleeds, how to treat them, and the 4 signs that may mean you need to get your nosebleed checked out.

Find out what whooping cough is, how it's prevented, and why it's gaining attention in the media.

Sleep apnea is not only a social problem, it is a medical threat.

What is pink eye and why does it strike so much terror in the hearts of parents?

Learn the updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations on how to protect your baby from SIDS.

How should you interpret the results of the blood calcium test? What does a high or low level mean?

How often do you need a physical, and what should it entail?

Dr. Rob explains when you should worry about a headache and the worrisome symptoms that could signify a serious problem.

What happens when a patient has a bad taste in their mouth? Find out how Dr. Rob would go about making the diagnosis after his patient complains about having a bad taste in the mouth.

Does everyone who feels depressed need to get put on medication? When is it appropriate to do so?

Learn how you can tell if you have anxiety. Find out how clinical anxiety is different than regular anxiety, who gets anxiety, and how you can treat and cope with anxiety.

Find out what hospice is, when it's appropriate, and why it's important.

Do you know your doctor's pet peeves? Learn if you do things that bother your doctor and learn what you no longer need to worry about when Dr. Rob tells about his pet peeves as a doctor.

When joints get red, hot, swollen, and painful, they are said to be inflamed. What causes this? What can be done about it?

Learn the best treatment options for OA and find out when you should consider joint replacement surgery.

Hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can kill. Learn Dr. Rob's 3 steps to avoid hyperthermia symptoms and heat stroke.

Find out if your cholesterol level is in the healthy range and if not, what you should do about it.

What would cause a 30 year-old woman to be dizzy? Lots of things. Dr. Rob takes you through the process of figuring out a diagnosis.

Visiting the doctor is something you want to do as infrequently as possible. Here's some advice to help realize that goal.