Natural sources of sweetness are better than artificial

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | May 21, 2012 - 4:55pm

Dear Dr. K: I’m trying to lose weight, so I’ve switched to artificial sweeteners. But are they really a good alternative to sugar?

Procedure carries little risk, pain despite scary name

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | May 14, 2012 - 7:18pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: My doctor wants me to have a spinal tap to help confirm a diagnosis. What happens during a spinal tap?

CBT directly addresses anxiety

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | May 7, 2012 - 5:50pm

Dear Doctor Komaroff: I’d like to learn more about cognitive behavioral therapy. How is it used to treat anxiety?

Two fats can be good for you

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | April 30, 2012 - 5:56pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: All fats once were considered bad. Now there are good fats and bad fats. How can I tell the difference?

Relaxation techniques ease anxiety

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | April 23, 2012 - 6:18pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I used to gamble once a year, on a trip to Vegas.

Take control of alcohol before it takes control of you

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | April 16, 2012 - 6:45pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I am a 42-year-old man who drinks alcohol pretty much every day.

Genetics, age, stress play roles in going gray

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | April 9, 2012 - 5:54pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I am a 43-year-old woman whose hair has gone quite gray in the past year.

Tests can verify food allergy

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | April 2, 2012 - 6:31pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I’ve always loved shellfish. But lately when I eat it, I break out in hives. Could I be allergic?

Simple measures treat urinary issue

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | March 26, 2012 - 6:35pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I’m a middle-aged woman with urinary incontinence. Is there any way to treat this problem without drugs or surgery?

Many treatments relieve adult acne

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | March 19, 2012 - 7:42pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I’m a woman in my mid-50s plagued with acne for the first time in my life. Please help.

Choose the right cane for best support

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | March 12, 2012 - 6:13pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I recently had my right hip replaced. My doctor said I’m ready to use a cane. What’s the best way to use one?

Heart workout is what doctor ordered

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | March 5, 2012 - 5:52pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I recently had a heart attack. Now my doctor wants me to start cardiac rehabilitation.

Keep communication open with son over drugs, alcohol

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | February 20, 2012 - 6:53pm

Dear Dr. K: My teenage son seems different lately. He’s lost interest in team sports, is more secretive and is hanging with a new crowd.

LASIK improves most patients' vision

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | February 13, 2012 - 7:08pm

Dear Dr. K: I’ve worn glasses and contact lenses for years. I just scheduled LASIK surgery. What will happen during this procedure?

Stick with FDA-approved menopause therapies

February 6, 2012 - 6:56pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: I’ve been hearing a lot about “bioidentical hormones.

Medication, therapy ease panic attacks

Dr. Anthony Komaroff | January 16, 2012 - 6:09pm

Dear Dr. K: In the past year I’ve had five panic attacks. Now, I’m always worried I’m going to have another at any moment.

Keep moving to prevent DVT

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | January 9, 2012 - 5:32pm

Dear Dr. Komaroff: My 61-year-old mother plans to take a long plane trip. Her legs usually become swollen when she flies a long distance.

Carpal tunnel syndrome doesn’t always require surgery

December 26, 2011 - 8:04pm

Dear Dr. K: I have carpal tunnel syndrome. My doctor wants me to consider surgery, but I’d like to learn about other treatment options first.

Treatments target postpartum depression

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | December 19, 2011 - 6:56pm

Dear Dr. K: I had my first baby about a month ago, and ever since I have been feeling depressed and overwhelmed.

Nosebleeds usually aren’t serious

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | December 5, 2011 - 7:05pm

Dear Dr. K: I get frequent nosebleeds throughout the year. What should I do when I get one? Also, are nosebleeds dangerous?

Lifestyle changes cut triglycerides

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | November 14, 2011 - 5:11pm

Dear Dr. K.: I have healthy cholesterol levels, but my triglyceride level is high.

Thinning skin can cause puffiness

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | November 7, 2011 - 6:11pm

Dear Dr. K: As I get older, I’m noticing unwelcome changes to my appearance.

Specialist should treat sleep issue

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff | October 10, 2011 - 5:34pm

Dear Dr. K: I’ve always been very active in my sleep.

Know limits of nuts allergy

By Dr. Peter Gott | June 27, 2011 - 5:26pm

Dear Dr. Gott: I suffered anaphylactic shock from hazelnuts and was advised not to eat any kind of nuts.

Know limits of nuts allergy

By Dr. Peter Gott | June 27, 2011 - 5:26pm

Dear Dr. Gott: I suffered anaphylactic shock from hazelnuts and was advised not to eat any kind of nuts.