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....
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleOral 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...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleChris 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...
View ArticleDr. 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...
View ArticleAsk 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.”...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Ty on Princeton outbreak: What is meningitis?
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View ArticleAsk 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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