Should I be overly concerned with my slow heart rate, which is 40 or below when sleeping and resting, but increases to over 110 during vigorous exercise? I have been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and irregular heartbeat, and I am 88 years old. I take Losartan for high blood pressure and have a family history of heart disease.

October 22nd, 2024

I took the morning-after pill and have been bleeding for 5 days. Should I be concerned, and will my period come on time due to the hormonal imbalance?

December 17th, 2023

What does a high HSV1 IgG level of 41.70 mean, and how does it relate to genital herpes? Are there any preventive measures to reduce transmission to future partners or children, and is suppressive antiviral medication necessary for life?

March 14th, 2023

In January 2020, I had a stress test with ultrasound and EKG, which came back normal. Since January 2021, I've had about 12 EKGs with blood tests, all of which also came back normal. Does this mean I have a good heart?

September 4th, 2024

My 17-year-old daughter's DHEA-S levels have been climbing over the last two years, with her last reading well over 700. The endocrinologist suggested an adrenal tumor, which could be cancerous or benign. We want to know how likely these levels are to indicate an adrenal tumor, given her weight gain, history of excessive drinking, unwanted hair growth, and anxiety/depression.

November 15th, 2023