Q & A with Dr. Manny

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I drink a few cans of diet soda every day. Could this be bad for my health?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I've been hearing a lot about the health benefits of elderberry juice, especially to help fight viruses like cold and flu. But I’ve heard the benefits don’t stop there. Should we be adding this to our diets?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: My 14-year-old son thinks he needs an energy drink like Monster or Red Bull to workout. Are these harmful for him? And if they are, do you know a good substitute?

Many women have to deal with PMS once a month – but others have a more severe form called premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD. The extreme mood changes associated with PMDD can be alarming. Dr. Manny weighs in on some treatments

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I heard there was some recent news that the heart-health benefits of red wine are being called into question. What's the deal?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: My dad's doctor told him that he had an enlarged heart at his last appointment. What does that mean?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I am always cold. My doctor tested my thyroid levels, but they were normal. Is there another reason or test I can have to diagnose my constant cold hands and overall coldness?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: When is someone who has the flu contagious?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: Can getting a flu shot actually give me the flu?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: I’m a 32-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes. Is there anything I need to take into account in preparation for trying to get pregnant?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: Could my bad habits of the past, like smoking, affect my chances of getting pregnant now?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: My son is a picky eater, and I’m worried he’s not getting enough vitamins. Should I start giving him a multivitamin?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: Are breast self-exams really necessary if you get annual check-ups with your OB/GYN?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: What is BPA, and should I be concerned over it?

Q&A With Dr. Manny: Which is better for you, coffee or tea?