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Ask Dr. Ty: ‘Itchy boobs’, concussions and chickenpox

Dr. Tyeese Gaines, an emergency medicine physician and health editor for theGrio.com, answers reader questions about everything from shingles to concussions. Q: I am African-American and 52 years old....

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Ask Dr. Ty: Allergies, shots, headaches and more

Question: Is it really normal for a child to develop a food allergy all of a sudden (in this case, shellfish)? - Elizabeth C. Answer: Yes. Allergies can develop at any time. They’re more likely to...

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Ask Dr. Ty: Nursing a bad back and lowering high blood pressure

Question: “I did my daughter’s Sweet 16 party on Saturday, including cleaning, cooking and moving stuff. Sunday morning, my lower back was in so much pain. What can I do instead of going to the...

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Ask Dr. Ty: Keeping testosterone levels up

Question: I am a 46-year-old man. I would like to know if there is something I can take over-the-counter that could raise my testosterone levels? - Sean W. via Facebook Answer: Perhaps. As men age, the...

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Ask Dr. Ty: Contagious stomach viruses

If you managed to escape the flu or the hundreds of cold viruses out there (or even if you didn’t), you’re not in the clear. There’s yet another threat to your immune system: a highly contagious...

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Ask Dr. Ty: Foods to avoid with irritable bowel pain?

I began the FodMap diet last week for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It has helped some, but I am experiencing bloating and flatulence. The constipation is chronic. If I don’t take fiber...

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Ask Dr. Ty: Getting rid of pesky breakouts

Question: I keep getting follicultis — a skin infection — and it’s beginning to take a toll on my mental state. Is there any way to cure it by diet? So far, I’m using a steroid cream. - Tonya H. asked...

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Ask Dr. Ty: Kids and fever

This video is playable across all supported devices. Fever is the most common reason parents bring children to emergency rooms, especially in the middle of the night. It’s responsible for 1.6 million...

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Oral sex causes cancer? The Michael Douglas debate

This video is playable across all supported devices. WATCH:  TheGrio's Dr.Ty discusses HPV on MSNBC Actor Michael Douglas, who beat throat cancer two years ago, said in an interview published Sunday...

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Ask Dr. Ty: How to gain weight the healthy way and more

This video is playable across all supported devices. How do you gain 'healthy weight? Your goal should be health first, not fitting into a certain size or getting to a particular weight. If you’re in...

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Chris Brown question: Can emotional stress cause seizures?

Chris Brown’s seizure on Friday was reportedly a result of emotional stress and “negativity.” However, unless he has an underlying seizure disorder such as epilepsy, it is very unlikely. And while many...

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Dr. Ty explains how to apply for Obamacare

This video is playable across all supported devices. Last week, sign up started for Obamacare, also the Affordable Care Act. Last week, sign up started for “Obamacare,” also known as the Affordable...

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Ask Dr. Ty: What’s the ‘kissing disease’?

This video is no longer available. As high school and college kids go back to school, mono season kicks into high gear. Mononucleosis, or mono for short, is the medical name for “the kissing disease.”...

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What is ‘CTE’ all about?

There have been numerous reports in the past two weeks about the four former NFL stars — Tony Dorsett, Joe DeLamielleure, Leonard Marshall and Mark Duper — diagnosed with early signs of a brain...

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Ask Dr. Ty on Princeton outbreak: What is meningitis?

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Ask Dr. Ty: Tips and tricks for seasonal allergies

View more videos at: http://nbcnewyork.com. Finally, it’s the start of spring weather. But, for some, it also means the start of allergy season. With sneezing, coughing, stuffy nose and itchy, watery...

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