The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health
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The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health
Take charge of your health with the House Call Doctor. No topic is off limits as Dr. Sanaz Majd answers your most pressing medical questions with her trademark humor and straightforward advice. She'll make even the most complex medical issues easy to understand with expert tips on topics like choles...
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121 HCD 6 Tips to Get Your Doctor to Listen to You
Ever feel like your doctor wasn't listening? Guest author Dr. Leana Wen has 6 tips to make sure your health concerns are heard.
054 HCD What Causes Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common joint disorder and is responsible for suffering, medical expenses, and even d...
113 HCD 10 Things to Bring to Every Doctor's Appointment
Guest author Dr. Leana Wen discusses 10 things you should always bring with you to a doctor's appointment.
117 HCD 5 Medical Truths Your Doctor Wants You to Know
Guest writer Dr. Leana Wen provides 5 tips that patients should know.
119 HCD 6 Ways to Get Rid of Your Headache
Guest writer Dr. Leana Wen discusses 6 different ways you can get rid of a headache.
115 HCD 8 Common Health Myths, Debunked
Guest writer Dr. Leana Wen debunks 8 common health myths.
263 - House Call Doctor Bids Farewell
House Call Doctor host, Dr. Majd, has been podcasting here for a decade. Listen as she shares the next step in her journey, and learn how you can subs...
178 HCD Why Is My Doctor Always Late?
Do you hate arriving 15 minutes early for your doctor's appointment only to find the doctor running an hour behind? House Call Doctor tackles this com...
191 HCD How to Properly Discard Medications
Did you know that discarding medications in the trash or flushing them down the toilet can be harmful? Learn correct ways to safely and properly dispo...
262 - 5 Common Myths About Doctors, Part 2
Do doctors get paid for administering vaccines? Why are they late? What makes them so stoic?
Read the transcr...
202 HCD 5 Things Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew
Ever wonder what goes on in your doctor's mind? Here are 5 things doctors wish their patients would know. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.l...
261 - 5 Common Myths About Doctors, Part 1
Scrolling through the internet, misinformation about doctors run rampant. House Call Doctor sets the record straight on some of these most common myth...
073 When Should you Worry About a Rash?
Most rashes are not dangerous, but sometimes they are signs of serious problems Dr. Rob explains how to tell.
260 - 8 Medical Tests You Don't Actually Need (Part 2)
In Part 2 of medical tests you likely don't need, learn the controversy over testosterone levels, routine EKG screenings, allergy testing, and employe...
158 HCD How to Treat Insomnia: 10 Medication-Free Tips
Difficulty with sleep is one of the most common medical complaints. That's why today, House Call Doctor has 10 medication-free tips to help you catch...
259 - 8 Medical Tests You Don't Actually Need (Part 1)
Are we tricked into believing that we need certain tests when we don't? In addition to the rising healthcare costs in the U.S., who wants a bill for s...
194 HCD Why Is My Doctor So Cold and Emotionless?
Have you left a doctor's office feeling frustrated because you simply can't seem to find a connection? Does your doctor seem to lack emotions? Why do...
258 - Do You Need a Physical?
Ever wonder if you really need a physical? What does it entail, anyway? What can you expect during a physical exam? Listen to Housecall Doctor's expla...
088 How to Treat Athlete's Foot
Find out what causes athlete's foot and 7 ways to treat and prevent it. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1EImveF
257 - A Cold vs. The Flu: How to Tell the Difference
The flu is running rampant this season. How do you distinguish it from its less perilous cousin, a cold? Symptoms often overlap, so when should you be...
223 HCD How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian
What are the pros and cons of becoming a vegetarian? If you have considered becoming or are already a vegetarian, are you receiving the appropriate am...
256 - When Should You Worry About Frostbite?
With winter season in full swing, when should you worry about frostbite? And what steps should you take to avoid it or treat it? Read the transcript a...
209 HCD What Is Acute Bronchitis?
Acute Bronchitis is often erroneously treated with antibiotics when it is typically caused by a virus. Learn what it is and how you can best treat it....
255 - What is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a common cause of back pain. What is spinal stenosis? What causes it? And how do you diagnose and treat it? Housecall Doctor explai...
159 HCD How to Treat Insomnia: 7 Common Medication Options
Last week, we discussed the top 10 tips used to treat insomnia without the use of medications. Today, let's learn about the 7 most commonly prescribe...
254 - When to Worry About a Bruise
Bruising is a common physical symptom. But it can infrequently be a sign of something more worrisome. How do you know when a bruise is something you s...
160 HCD Top 10 Causes of Dizziness
Most of us have experienced dizziness at some point in our lives, and it can be one of the most vague and non-specific symptoms patients experience. S...
253 - How to Treat Head Lice
Head lice is one of those school-aged bugs that seemingly wreak great havoc in our lives, with missed school days, work days, and wages. But how serio...
083 HCD How to Beat the Holiday Blues
Learn the 9 symptoms of depression and 5 tips to beat the holiday blues.
252 - When to Worry About Your Blood Pressure
130/80 is the new high blood pressure threshold. What should your personal blood pressure goal be? How can we apply the new guidelines to our own heal...
080 HCD How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Learn how much alcohol is too much, how to know if you may have a drinking problem, and 10 tips to cut down on your drinking. Read the transcript: htt...
251 - When to Worry About a Mole
Skin spots and moles can be quite common and even numerous. When is it something that requires urgent attention and when is it less likely to be serio...
133 HCD 10 Strategies for Lowering Cholesterol
What is high cholesterol? And why is it a problem? House Call Doctor answers all your cholesterol questions, plus has 10 effective lipid-lowering stra...
250 - When to Worry About a Sore Throat
It's winter time, and infection is certainly a cause of a sore throat. But what else can cause throat discomfort? What signs and symptoms should you b...
084 Top 3 Chronic Cough Culprits
Find out what could possibly be causing your annoyingly persistent cough when you don't feel sick, and what you can do about it. Read the full transcr...
249 - 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Doctor
October is open enrollment, and for many of you that means selecting a new health plan and doctor. Here 5 things that you need to know before selectin...
213 HCD 9 Things You May Not Know About Your Primary Care Doctor
Here are 10 things you may not known about your primary care physician or their office. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WZrVOo
248 - What is Hepatitis A and How Do You Get It?
San Diego County has declared a public health emergency in an effort to halt a Hepatitis A outbreak. This is a virus that can infect anyone, anywhere....