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<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> I had a kidney transplant two years ago, and I have developed thyroid nodules. Are they dangerous? I would like to ask about radio ablation to remove them. Is it an established procedure, or is it in the investigative stage? What does ...

<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true?<strong>Dear ...

Good sleep hygiene key in sleeping on plane

<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> We are flying overseas, and although I would love to snooze through most of the 15-hour flight, I’m generally not able to sleep on a plane. Melatonin doesn’t work for me. I’ve taken Ambien in the past, but I’m concerned about ...

<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> I would like to know about the new COVID-19 variant called Eris. Will there be a new booster for it? Also, I read that you’ll get better immune response if you get all of your COVID shots in the same arm each time. Is this ...

<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has been told that exercise — especially swimming — can be helpful. She isn’t a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why are people with Parkinson’s ...

<strong>Dear Doctors:</strong> Sometimes when I get nervous, my stomach will knot up and start to ache. Sometimes I even get diarrhea, which is embarrassing. Why does that happen? Should I see a doctor? I’d like to know about any natural remedies that might help, ...