Disease Prevention

At what age should I have a pneumonia vaccination? Thank you!

I've heard urinary tract infections (UTIs) are getting harder to treat. Why is this and who's at risk of developing one?

I am experiencing bleeding when I floss or brush my teeth. I recently switched to an electric toothbrush. What can I do to prevent the bleeding?

I am a woman (59) and I have been hearing that one out of three people get shingles. I was wondering if I should get a vaccination. Am I insured for this, if not, how much does this shot cost?

I'm volunteering with a medical/dental mission to Cambodia. I'm concerned about the incidence of TB, and if I'm infected, how soon I could tell? I work closely with children and don't want to expose them to TB after my return. Should I be tested?

What kind of health precautions should be taken before traveling to South East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam)?

I take ibuprofen daily for back problems, but I read recently that sometimes it can cause hearing loss. Is this true, and how much would you need to take to cause this to happen?

Is hearing loss inevitable as we age? Is there anything we can do to prevent it?

Breast cancer runs in my family (mother). Should I get a mammogram earlier than 40?

I was recently diagnosed with a kidney stone, but my doctor thinks it will pass on its own without treatment. What is a kidney stone, and is there anything I can do to prevent getting them again?