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

Learn about the virus that causes the chicken pox, why it's dangerous, and how you can tell if you are infected with it.

Gout sends almost 4 million people to the doctor’s office every year. If you are overweight, drink alcohol, or are under treatment for high blood pressure, you are at risk. But what is it and how can you prevent it? House Call Doctor explains.

Toenail fungus is one of those potentially embarrassing medical conditions that no one seems to want to discuss. Learn how it's contracted, how to prevent it, and how to get rid of it.

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to depression, cancer, and even heart attacks. But are these claims true? Should you get your Vitamin D levels checked? The House Call Doctor separates Vitamin D facts from fiction.

The parathyroid is one of those mysterious body parts that not many people understand or know much about. But it’s actually a vital part of our endocrine system and overall bone health. Let’s learn all about what it is, what it does, and what happens when it malfunctions.

Diverticula are small pockets in the colon that are present in up to 10% of people over age 45. About 25% of those people experience inflammation of those pockets. Do nuts, seeds, corn, and popcorn really cause this potentially serious condition? The House Call Doctor explains.

Obamacare open enrollment for 2014 ends March 31, 2014. Have you signed up? If you've been procrastinating your enrollment, don't despair -- here's how to do it in 4 easy steps.

Major changes to U.S. healthcare have rolled out in January 2014. But what is Obamacare really? What changes will be made? And, most importantly, how will they affect you and your family? House Call Doctor explains in Part 1 of her series.

Calvin is a 48-year-old CEO of a water filtering company who has been experiencing chest pain for 2 weeks. Find out what the most common causes of chest pain are, and how House Call Doctor determined the cause of his chest pain.

You're coughing, feverish, achy - is it just a bad cold or something worse? House Call Doctor helps you determine if your illness is a run of the mill cold or the more dangerous pneumonia.

Pregnancy is considered an "immune compromised state" -- this means you are more susceptible to catching the cold or flu virus. Learn what is and isn't safe for you to take during pregnancy.

Once you are unfortunate enough to catch the cold virus, it’s really too late. There’s no cure, and so it must play out its course. You can, however, treat your cold symptoms with some comfort measures to help you get through those tough 7-10 days

Have you been told by your spouse that you “fidget” in the middle of the night? Do your legs or feet have a mind of their own when you’re trying to fall asleep? Do you have an urge to move your legs during bedtime? You may be one of the many people who remain undiagnosed with Restless Legs Syndrome.

Learn about TMJ disorder and how you can treat it.

Learn about stomach ulcers, what causes them, why they are dangerous, and how to treat them.

Learn how to prevent diabetes using nutrition, exercise, and weight loss tips.

Learn the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, how doctors typically diagnose these conditions, and what their complications are.

From newborns to 1-year-olds, learn what babies should be eating and what milestones they should be reaching in the first year of life.

Learn about a new study that found a bacteria in the gut as the culprit behind baby colic.

Learn about common medical imaging tests and your risks of radiation exposure.