The House Call Doctor's Quick And Dirty Tips For Taking Charge Of Your Health

Does your college first aid kit include these essentials? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OuajpK

It's back-to-school and back-to-work time. Many of us spend hours each day on our tablets, smart phones, and computers. But did you know it can affect your health? Learn how to watch out for these 5 common conditions that are affected by excess screen time, and how to prevent them.

Eye twitching is common. How do you know when it's benign and when it's a sign of something more serious? Let's follow a patient visit from beginning to end to see how doctors solve these mysteries and treat eye twitching. Read the full transcript here: bit.ly/1mDs5gz

Headed for school this fall? Whether it's grade school or a dormitory, they are breeding grounds for impending infectious viruses. Learn how to protect yourselves.

The susceptibility to the nasty bugs that exists on college dormitory floors is often overlooked in the heat of the college preparation process. Before you head off to college, please make sure to protect your feet from these common medical ailments. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2chaA1l

Prostate cancer screening has become a controversial topic in the recent past. You may have wondered why your doctor stopped screening you for it? Learn the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening and the risk factors associated with prostate cancer to help you decide whether or not to get screened.

What is psoriasis - a cosmetic issue, or something more? And what are its long-term risks? House Call Doctor explains the diagnosis which affects close to 7.5 million Americans (including Kim Kardashian.)

Senator McCain's recent brain cancer diagnosis has been a shocker. What is Glioblastoma Multiforme? And what are the symptoms of brain cancer so that you are best prepared to take care of you and your loved ones? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11496 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

Bottled water, a multi-billion dollar industry, costs up to 2000 times more than tap water – but is it really any healthier or safer? Let's find out why medical professionals often recommend tap water over bottled water -- the answers may surprise you. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LfjpD4

Do you truly need 8 glasses of water a day? An MRI for your knee pain? Eye drops for pink eye? Learn 5 common medical myths.

What is it, how does it work, and should you get it? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1QlRCpH

What are the most common causes of hair loss? House Call Doctor weighs in with the top ten causes.

Learn about hay fever, its symptoms, causes, and 7 possible treatments. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1SGZO1B

Hemorrhoids can be potentially embarrassing to discuss. But did you know how common they are? Learn what hemorrhoids are, how they present, and how they are treated. Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2tqUdYe Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

Insomnia is a very common medical condition in today's high-stress world. Aside from prescription drugs, you may have been curious about over-the-counter melatonin supplements. But do they work? Are they safe? And what is the proper way to take it? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28QWYwd

Most of us with kids have battled with pink eye. But when is it safe to send the kids back to school, with any illness for that matter? Listen to House Call Doctor's personal preschool experience. Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2qOIz7H. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

You may have seen singer Avril Lavigne’s recent media appearances discussing her experience with Lyme disease. What is this mysterious illness, and how can you tell if you have it? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1KwML0t

The American Health Care Act (AHCA), aka "Trumpcare," just passed the House of Representatives in hopes of repealing and replacing Obamacare. What is the controversy over pre-existing conditions? What is considered a pre-existing condition? And will you have to pay more for your plan?

Here are five reasons why clinics and hospitals would not survive without the support and help of nurses. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MLMfPV

Is your period irregular? Don't worry. Here are 10 causes of irregular menstural cycles.