Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH May 22, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Q: What is fatty liver disease? How do I know if I have it, and what can I do about it? A: Fatty liver disease is a condition in which normal tissue in the liver is replaced by fat. About one in five Americans has...
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The doctor will sniff you now
It’s 2050, and you’re due for your monthly physical exam. Times have changed, so you no longer have to endure an orifices check, a needle in your vein, and a week of waiting for your blood test results. Instead, the nurse welcomes you with, “The doctor will sniff you now,” and takes you into an...
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Ditching the doctor? What to know about home health tests before trying them
Medical tests save lives. Discovering diseases before they become more serious can mean the difference between life and death. But many Americans say they don’t have time to see a doctor, live too far from a medical facility or are so uncomfortable with examinations that they avoid tests altogether. These challenges have created a demand...