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

Diaper rash is the most common rash diagnosed in the pediatric population. Up to one third of all babies suffer from this annoying, occasionally out-of-control condition that can be stubborn to treat. House Call Doctor has tips on how to best prevent and heal diaper rash.

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Learn about the virus that causes the chicken pox, why it's dangerous, and how you can tell if you are infected with it.

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Gout sends almost 4 million people to the doctor’s office every year. If you are overweight, drink alcohol, or are under treatment for high blood pressure, you are at risk. But what is it and how can you prevent it? House Call Doctor explains.

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Toenail fungus is one of those potentially embarrassing medical conditions that no one seems to want to discuss. Learn how it's contracted, how to prevent it, and how to get rid of it.

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Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to depression, cancer, and even heart attacks. But are these claims true? Should you get your Vitamin D levels checked? The House Call Doctor separates Vitamin D facts from fiction.

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The parathyroid is one of those mysterious body parts that not many people understand or know much about. But it’s actually a vital part of our endocrine system and overall bone health. Let’s learn all about what it is, what it does, and what happens when it malfunctions.

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Diverticula are small pockets in the colon that are present in up to 10% of people over age 45. About 25% of those people experience inflammation of those pockets. Do nuts, seeds, corn, and popcorn really cause this potentially serious condition? The House Call Doctor explains.

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Obamacare open enrollment for 2014 ends March 31, 2014. Have you signed up? If you've been procrastinating your enrollment, don't despair -- here's how to do it in 4 easy steps.

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Major changes to U.S. healthcare have rolled out in January 2014. But what is Obamacare really? What changes will be made? And, most importantly, how will they affect you and your family? House Call Doctor explains in Part 1 of her series.

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Calvin is a 48-year-old CEO of a water filtering company who has been experiencing chest pain for 2 weeks. Find out what the most common causes of chest pain are, and how House Call Doctor determined the cause of his chest pain.

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