Dear Dr. Garner, Could you please tell me your thoughts regarding PSA prostate cancer screening? I read the report of the government panel and am not sure what to do. What is the story? PSA Question in Queens Dear PSA, I agree that the whole thing is very confusing. There has been much conflicting information […]
Ask The Doctor
Dr. Steven Garner is a Fidelis Care provider who is affiliated with New York Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He also hosts Ask the Doctor on NET TV on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Time Warner Channel 97, Cablevision Channel 30 and Verizon FIOS on Demand.
Diocesan Program Is a Blueprint for Laity Involvement
by Father Robert Lauder THE CHURCH so often takes a beating in the media that it is good to remind ourselves occasionally not only that the mystery of the Church is inextricably tied to the mystery of Christ but also of some of the marvelous movements and projects that are going on in the Church […]
Confusion Over Good and Bad Cholesterol
Dear Dr. Garner, I am totally confused about cholesterol. I thought I finally had it down pat, with good and bad cholesterol. According to a new report I read this week, there is no such thing as good cholesterol. Do you think you could explain what is going on and what I should still be […]
The Best Form of Exercise Is Walking
Dear Dr Garner, I am a 72-year-old woman, who is in good shape and likes to exercise every day. The problem is, that my knees and hips start to hurt when I jog (got bad rheumatism). I have no problem walking, but cannot jog without feeling a lot of pain. My friend tells me that […]
Treating Melanoma Early Is Best Way to Combat Disease
Dear Dr. Garner, My brother was told he had melanoma last year. He was lucky to have found it on a routine physical and it had not spread. My question to you is, if I should be taking any special precaution? What should I be looking for? What does a melanoma look like? Is it […]
Behavior Modification Can Prevent Kidney Stones
Dear Dr. Garner, Last week, I had the worst pain of my life. While I am a man and have never been pregnant, the feeling I had is what I imagine my wife felt during the delivery of our daughter. It turned out to be kidney stones. Foremost on my mind, is whether I should […]
Blood in the Urine
Dear Dr. Garner, I am very scared. When I got up to go to the bathroom today, my urine looked bloody. I never had anything like this before. It really doesn’t hurt. It is more the sight of it that bothers me. I am 58 years old, and aside from smoking, I am fine with […]
Cataracts Are a Natural Part Of the Aging Process
Dear Dr. Garner, I had been having trouble with my vision so I went to see my ophthalmologist. She said I have cataracts that need to be removed. I am a little nervous about the surgery. Could you tell me more about this condition and why I got it? I am in good condition […]
Dealing with Stress on the Job
My job is literally a headache. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t go home and have to take Tylenol. I feel tired all the time, and cannot get much done at night. My husband wants me to quit, but unfortunately, we don’t have much of a choice. In this economy, […]
Plane Tips to Ensure Healthy Flights
My family is planning to go on vacation while my children are on Easter break. Unfortunately, it seems that every time I fly I get a cold. I want to make sure that I am healthy enough to fly. Have many of your patients complained of similar problems? I could swear that there is something […]