Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common joint disorder and is responsible for suffering, medical expenses, and even death.
House Call Doctor host, Dr. Majd, has been podcasting here for a decade. Listen as she shares the next step in her journey, and learn how you can subscribe to her new video blog channel and how you can continue to follow her medical quests. Rea
Do you hate arriving 15 minutes early for your doctor's appointment only to find the doctor running an hour behind? House Call Doctor tackles this complex issue. Plus - check out a day in the life of a typical primary care doctor. Read the tran
Did you know that discarding medications in the trash or flushing them down the toilet can be harmful? Learn correct ways to safely and properly dispose of your medications. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M8z4a5
Do doctors get paid for administering vaccines? Why are they late? What makes them so stoic?Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/self-care/5-common-myths-about-doctors-part-2Check out all the
Ever wonder what goes on in your doctor's mind? Here are 5 things doctors wish their patients would know. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Ia1ph3
Scrolling through the internet, misinformation about doctors run rampant. House Call Doctor sets the record straight on some of these most common myths. Are doctors really wealthy? Are they in cahoots with the pharmaceutical companies? Is there
In Part 2 of medical tests you likely don't need, learn the controversy over testosterone levels, routine EKG screenings, allergy testing, and employer-requested vaccine titers. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fi
Difficulty with sleep is one of the most common medical complaints. That's why today, House Call Doctor has 10 medication-free tips to help you catch your Z's. In Part 2 of this series, she'll provide prescription and over-the-counter alternati
Are we tricked into believing that we need certain tests when we don't? In addition to the rising healthcare costs in the U.S., who wants a bill for something they don't need? Learn why some of these medical tests may be unnecessary. Read the t
Ever wonder if you really need a physical? What does it entail, anyway? What can you expect during a physical exam? Listen to Housecall Doctor's explanation of what a physical exam really consists of. Read the transcript at Check out all the Qu
The flu is running rampant this season. How do you distinguish it from its less perilous cousin, a cold? Symptoms often overlap, so when should you be concerned? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/colds-flu-
With winter season in full swing, when should you worry about frostbite? And what steps should you take to avoid it or treat it? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/medical-conditions/when-should-you-worry-abo
Spinal stenosis is a common cause of back pain. What is spinal stenosis? What causes it? And how do you diagnose and treat it? Housecall Doctor explains. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/aches-and-pains/wha
Bruising is a common physical symptom. But it can infrequently be a sign of something more worrisome. How do you know when a bruise is something you should worry about? And what causes them? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.c
Head lice is one of those school-aged bugs that seemingly wreak great havoc in our lives, with missed school days, work days, and wages. But how serious is head lice really? And how can we easily and most rapidly treat and eradicate it? Read th