The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health

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 cholesterol, diabetes, antibiotics, and everything else you need to know to understand your body better and improve your health and quality of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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January 25, 2021 • 7 mins
Ever feel like your doctor wasn't listening? Guest author Dr. Leana Wen has 6 tips to make sure your health concerns are heard.

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Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common joint disorder and is responsible for suffering, medical expenses, and even death.

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Guest author Dr. Leana Wen discusses 10 things you should always bring with you to a doctor's appointment.

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Guest writer Dr. Leana Wen provides 5 tips that patients should know.

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January 25, 2021 • 7 mins
Learn what diabetes is and why it is important.

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Guest writer Dr. Leana Wen discusses 6 different ways you can get rid of a headache.

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January 25, 2021 • 6 mins
Guest writer Dr. Leana Wen debunks 8 common health myths.

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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 subscribe to her new video blog channel and how you can continue to follow her medical quests. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/medical-conditions/house-call-doctor-bids-farewell Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com...

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April 25, 2018 • 16 mins
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 complex issue. Plus - check out a day in the life of a typical primary care doctor. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1JPRE3W

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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 dispose of your medications. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M8z4a5

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Do doctors get paid for administering vaccines? Why are they late? What makes them so stoic?



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April 5, 2018 • 8 mins
When to worry and when to not worry about chest pain.

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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.ly/1Ia1ph3

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Scrolling through the internet, misinformation about doctors run rampant. House Call Doctor sets the record straight on some of these most common myths. Are doctors really wealthy? Are they in cahoots with the pharmaceutical companies? Is there a financial gain from administering vaccines? Why do they always run late? Here is part I of this two-part series on these hot topics and more. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddir...

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Most rashes are not dangerous, but sometimes they are signs of serious problems Dr. Rob explains how to tell.

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In Part 2 of medical tests you likely don't need, learn the controversy over testosterone levels, routine EKG screenings, allergy testing, and employer-requested vaccine titers. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/self-care/8-medical-tests-you-dont-actually-need-part-2 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook:...

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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 your Z's. In Part 2 of this series, she'll provide prescription and over-the-counter alternatives. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1jb8Nvz

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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 something they don't need? Learn why some of these medical tests may be unnecessary. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/self-care/8-medical-tests-you-dont-actually-need-part-1 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickandd...

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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 some doctors seem so cold? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PkPDP1

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February 7, 2018 • 9 mins
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 explanation of what a physical exam really consists of. Read the transcript at 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

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