Why did my physician say they cannot say I am zero risk for HIV transmission in my previous scenario, and what are the risks associated with using a public toilet where I encountered a piece of vaginal discharge?

November 30th, 2024

I occasionally get a big, oozy, watery, painful cystic-type zit on my chin. I'm a 38-year-old female and tend to pick at them when I get them. I currently have one on my chin and have noticed a lump under my jaw at the front, right at the top of my neck. Can this be a swollen lymph node due to the zit? I have no other symptoms or abnormalities. I haven't used any medication for it and haven't seen a doctor about it. I had Botox injections for TMJ three weeks ago.

July 28th, 2023

If I am going to have sex with a girl who recently tested negative for STDs, but we are not in a monogamous relationship, what are the risks of contracting HSV 1 or 2 through unprotected oral sex, and how can I minimize these risks?

July 24th, 2024

Is it safe to drink beer while on clindamycin?

March 30th, 2024

I am a 55-year-old male non-smoker who has been weight lifting for 30 years and recently started jogging on a treadmill. When I run at a fast pace for over 10-15 minutes, my heart rate goes above 159 and I experience a 'BOOM' sensation in my chest. This sensation goes away if I slow down or keep my heart rate below 152. I am concerned if this could be due to a lack of oxygen or blockage in my heart. My mother had a triple bypass, and my health is generally good with a recent weight loss of 20 lbs. What could be causing this sensation and what should I do?

March 3rd, 2024