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The health challenges that many teachers face
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August 26, 2022
Teachers perform one of the most important jobs in the world. Their ultimate goal is to guide, nurture, and educate impressionable minds of varying ap...
Unexplained Weight Loss Reviewed
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August 19, 2022
Q: I’m 78 years old and I have suddenly lost 20 pounds in 4 months. Should I be concerned? A: Where there is a sudden and unintentional loss of weight...
Unusual (and Interesting) Medical Conditions
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August 5, 2022
Q: My wife lives in the States and was diagnosed with persistent sexual arousal syndrome. What is this? And what are some conditions that people in SV...
Broken Heart Syndrome
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July 15, 2022
Q: What is a broken heart syndrome? Broken heart syndrome (BHS) is a transient condition that affects the heart and in the majority of instances it is...
Monkeypox – An overview and update
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July 8, 2022
Q: Any updates on monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral illness first discovered in monkeys over six decades ago. It was first diagnosed in humans in 1970. ...
That annoying and persistent cough (Part 2)
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June 17, 2022
Q: I’ve had a cough for over three months. I took three different antibiotics and every cough mixture in the pharmacy, but it persists. What could be ...
That annoying and persistent cough (Part 1)
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June 10, 2022
Q: I’ve had a cough for over 3 months. I took three different antibiotics and every cough mixture in the pharmacy, but it persists. What could be caus...
Asthma vs Bronchitis
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June 3, 2022
Q: I had recurrent bouts of bronchitis as a child now I’m being told at 43 that I’m an asthmatic. Is that possible? Can you share with me some informa...
Monkeypox – An overview
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May 27, 2022
Q: What can you tell us about monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral illness first discovered in monkeys over six decades ago. It was first diagnosed in huma...
Treatment of heavy periods (menorrhagia)
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May 20, 2022
THIS IS CONTINUED from last Friday’s edition of The Searchlight How can my heavy periods be treated? The treatment of heavy periods depends on several...
Seborrheic Dermatitis
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April 29, 2022
Q: My 14-year-old son suffers from severe dandruff. He has it in his head, eyebrows, chest, and ears. What can be done to control it? Most of us have ...
Impetigo
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April 14, 2022
Q: This is the 3rd time that my 4 yr old has had to be treated for impetigo. How can it be prevented? Impetigo is a relatively common and contagious b...
Acute Middle Ear Infections In Children
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April 8, 2022
Q: My 18-month old gets frequent painful ear infections. Why, and what can be done to prevent these? An acute middle ear infection is referred to as a...
Persistent Tiredness (Fatigue)
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April 1, 2022
Q: I am a 36 year old woman and for the last six months I have been extremely tired all the time. I go to sleep tired, I wake up tired. What could be ...
Genital Herpes (Part 2)
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March 25, 2022
Q: I went to my doctor for painful sores in my vaginal area, and I was diagnosed with herpes. Tell me more about this condition. (Part 1 in last Frida...
Genital Herpes (Part 1)
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March 18, 2022
Q: IWENT TO my doctor for painful sores in my vaginal area, and I was diagnosed with herpes. Can you tell me more about this condition? Genital herpes...
Suffering from (chronic) insomnia
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February 25, 2022
Q: I’ve suffered from insomnia for years and I can only get to sleep if I take lorazepam. Help! What can I do to return my sleep to normal? Introducti...
Growing pains in children
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February 18, 2022
Q: My 9 year old has growing pains. What causes them and can anything be done to get rid of them? Introduction Up to 25-40% of children experience gro...
Whiplash neck injuries
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February 11, 2022
Q: Someone ran into the back of my vehicle over a year ago and I’m still experiencing neck pain. Is this normal? Can you tell me more about whiplash i...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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January 21, 2022
Q: I’m 25 years old and I have PCOS. What can be done to improve my chances of becoming pregnant? Overview Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is hormona...
Health Consequences of sitting for too long
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January 14, 2022
Q: Doc in last week’s article you mentioned that too much sitting can cause serious health problems. I estimate that I sit 10 hours a day. Please tell...
Eight important medical advancements for 2021
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December 31, 2021
2021 was an extremely tumultuous year on several fronts, however, it was also a year where there were tremendous and remarkable advancements made in t...
That annoying and persistent cough (Part 2)
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December 23, 2021
Q: I’ve had a cough for over 3 months. I took three different antibiotics and every cough mixture in the pharmacy, but it persists. What could be caus...
That annoying and persistent cough (Part 1)
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December 17, 2021
Q: I’VE HAD a cough for over 3 months. I took three different antibiotics and every cough mixture in the pharmacy, but it persists. What could be caus...
Anxiety is a symptom of many medical disorders
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December 10, 2021
Q: I have been told by doctors that my anxiety is all in my head. But I have read that sometimes anxiety can be caused by something else. What are som...
Controlling Migraine Headaches (Part 2)
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December 3, 2021
Q: I have been diagnosed with migraine (headaches) years ago. I have had a CT scan and MRI and nothing abnormal was found in my head. I have been pres...
Controlling Migraine Headaches (Part 1)
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November 26, 2021
Q: I have been diagnosed with migraine (headaches) years ago. I have had a CT scan and MRI and nothing abnormal was found in my head. I have been pres...
Asthma vs Bronchitis
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November 19, 2021
Q: I had recurrent bouts of bronchitis as a child now I’m being told at 43 that I’m an asthmatic. Is that possible? Can you share with me some informa...
Painful Menstrual Periods
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November 5, 2021
Q: I’m 25 years old and every month I have severe period pains, nothing seems to be helping. HELP!!! The medical term for period pains is dysmenorrhea...
Controlling Acne
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October 29, 2021
Q: My teenage daughter has acne, what can be done to help her? A: Up to 85% of teenagers suffer with acne. Acne’s severity varies from teen to teen. I...