Dear Doctor: We're finally winning the battle against sugary soft drinks in our home, but a family friend insists that the sparkling water our kids are drinking instead is bad for their bones and teet... more
Dear Doctor: A woman in the mall near our home collapsed and wasn't breathing. A shopper performed CPR until the paramedics showed up. Later, my friends and I realized that none of us could have helpe... more
Dear Doctor: Our young son fell off his skateboard recently, and the items my wife and I needed to tend to his cuts and scrapes were scattered throughout the house. Now we want to assemble a home firs... more
Dear Doctor: I'm going sailing with friends soon. Since I tend to get motion sickness in cars and airplanes, I'm worried that means I'll get seasick as well. Are there any natural remedies?... more
Dear Doctor: I love to go for long walks and lately have noticed that I'm developing pain in my hip joints. I think that's just part of aging, but my daughter is urging me to try a glucosamine supplem... more
Dear Doctor: Everyone in my partner's family loves coffee, but I'm like the rest of my family -- we can take it or leave it. Is it possible that a love of caffeine is in their genes?... more
Dear Doctor: My father passed away six months ago, and ever since, my elderly mother has withdrawn from all social activity. I can't help wondering if this poses a problem for her mental health.... more
Dear Doctor: I enjoy a nice glass of wine at the end of the day, but I've heard various reports about its health risks. So, tell me: In women, does alcohol increase or decrease the chances of prematur... more
Dear Readers: Welcome to the second day of our new "Ask the Doctors" column. As an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health, my approach to medicine is to understand that I don't have all t... more
Dear Readers: Welcome to the launch of a new column -- "Ask the Doctors." Together with a colleague, we take over for "Ask Doctor K," in which Dr. Anthony Komaroff dispensed timely advice and guidance... more