Ask the Doctors by Eve Glazier, M.D. and Elizabeth Ko, M.D

Ask the Doctors in Advice December 11, 2019

Dysphagia Most Common in Older Adults

Dear Doctor: Why do the elderly often have a hard time swallowing, and sometimes experience a feeling that food is stuck in their throats? I heard there’s a procedure to stretch the throat. Does it... continue

Ask the Doctors in Advice December 09, 2019

Having a Morton’s Neuroma Is a Pain in the Foot

Dear Doctor: I have Morton's neuroma in both feet, and my podiatrist has recommended surgery. I really don’t want to have surgery, so I am desperately looking for another remedy. I read about a dru... continue

Ask the Doctors in Advice December 06, 2019

Bell’s Palsy Shares Symptoms With Having a Stroke

Dear Doctor: Our dad’s left eye and the side of his face started to droop suddenly, and it seemed like he’d had a stroke. The doctor says it’s actually Bell’s palsy. What is that? Dear Reader: We c... continue

Ask the Doctors in Advice December 04, 2019

Memory-Boosting Pills Have No Real Benefit

Dear Doctor: What's with all the ads for brain-enhancing products? Prevagen is one that claims it’s been clinically proven to help, but my family doctor says that it hasn’t. Who’s right? Do these p... continue