Can stealth or hidden pathogens, particularly viruses or bacteria that can infiltrate tissues at low levels, affect the detection of STDs like herpes and HIV? Additionally, if a person with HIV is on effective medication, could their viral load become so low that it's almost undetectable, and are there new drugs that can extract the virus from tissues?

December 23rd, 2023

I have a drug test tomorrow for a job, and I haven't smoked pot in 2 weeks (16 days exactly on test date), but I used to smoke regularly. I bought a detox drink and passed a home test a few days ago. How different are the home tests to the lab ones, and should I be fine? I also took niacin and am drinking a lot of water. Any additional advice to pass the test?

April 7th, 2023

My son has a mark on his arm that we think might be a bite, but we're not sure. He says it doesn’t hurt or itch. What is this and what should we do?

April 21st, 2023

I'm concerned about my apnea and its impact on my weight loss efforts. I'm also worried about my health, particularly the risk of heart attack or stroke as I increase my exercise intensity. Additionally, I'm confused about my A1C test results, which were interpreted as pre-diabetic by my doctor, but I don't understand the numbers or what they mean for my health.

July 2nd, 2023

I have been binge drinking for a week non-stop and am ready to stop, but I'm scared of withdrawal symptoms. Should I go to the ER, and is it safe to wait 13 hours before taking Librium if I promise to stay away from alcohol?

April 17th, 2024