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Even a loved pet can attack when frightened or if grabbed while fighting with another animal. A surface wound such as a scratch can generally be treated at home by rinsing the area with water and applying an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin. But any puncture wound should be seen by a doctor. Cat bites are… Continue reading When Is a Pet Bite Worth a Trip to the Doctor? | Sanjay Gupta

A spike in a person’s blood sugar after eating, known as post-meal hyperglycemia, is not uncommon and typically not dangerous. Unless directed by their doctor, people with diabetes don’t have to check their blood sugar after every meal. Taking note of these spikes, however, can help you better manage meals and keep your blood sugar… Continue reading Type 2 Diabetes & Blood Sugar Spikes | Sanjay Gupta

Whether they’re used to treat dryness, allergies, infections, or glaucoma, eyedrops are among the most common drugs found in most medicine cabinets. But how do you know if you’re using them properly? Even over-the-counter drops may pose a risk if they’re applied incorrectly or overused. When using eyedrops, “more is not necessarily better; better technique is… Continue reading Eyedrop Mistakes: Using Eyedrops Properly | Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The hand is a miracle of engineering, but it has one design flaw: the tendons that control the fingers pass through a narrow tube in the cleft of the hand called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve that controls all the fingers except the pinky is also squeezed into that narrow tube, so any inflammation… Continue reading The Common Pain You Should Never Ignore – Sanjay Gupta – Everyday Health

Acne is the most common skin problem, affecting 50 million Americans. While anybody can get acne, it’s most often associated with the teen years when hormonal changes related to puberty can trigger the condition. Dermatologists are seeing more preadolescent patients than ever, and guidelines were recently established to help doctors better diagnose and treat acne… Continue reading Setting Guidelines for Acne Treatment – Sanjay Gupta – Everyday Health

Aspirin thins the blood, and that can save your life. As a daily medication, aspirin can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It can also be taken during a heart attack to slow the damage being done to the heart muscle, giving you more time to get to the hospital. The brand of… Continue reading Not all Aspirins Are Alike | Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute estimates that more than 3 million Americans have some form of anemia, but many people don’t realize it. “It’s fairly insidious in its onset,” said Mark Goldberg, MD, a hematologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Anemia may signal a serious underlying illness, so it’s important to… Continue reading Getting Anemia Under Control | Dr. Sanjay Gupta