Mark Gurarie

Brushing your teeth is one of the most important things you can do to protect your dental health. It helps to remove bacteria that form a thin film called plaque on the teeth. If you don’t clean away plaque, it […]

Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when gum tissue is lost, exposing the roots of the teeth. Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing gum tissue from one part of the mouth and

Symptoms of hypersomnia Symptoms of narcolepsy Excessive daytime sleepiness Yes Yes Sleep attacks No Yes Cataplexy No Yes Napping Daytime naps aren’t refreshing or restful Daytime naps are refreshing Nighttime sleep Sleeping 10-18 hours a day  Fragmented sleep of only

A stiff neck and sore throat can occur together for many reasons, often due to an infection. Symptoms are typically acute (temporary) but can become chronic (long-term). Viral infections that cause stiff neck and sore throat, like the common cold

There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths are common, not serious, and tend to resolve without intervention. Studies have found over 50% of people experience a temporary and benign form of tongue bumps

FibroScan is the brand name for transient elastography, an abdominal ultrasound that measures the stiffness of liver tissues. The scan can help screen for scarring or fibrosis (tough connective tissue buildup). A radiologist (a doctor specializing in imaging tests) or

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a disease that occurs when steatosis (a buildup of fat) in the liver causes liver inflammation and damage. MASH is an advanced stage of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sex or with sexual stimulation. It can affect people at any age but becomes more common as you age. ED affects about 9% of people assigned male

Barrett’s esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach, is inflamed. Up to 1.6% of the general population have Barrett’s esophagus. It is often associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

Black mold is a fungus that develops in damp spaces, often growing in cardboard, paper, soil, or highly humid areas. It releases toxic chemicals through spores or dust. Common symptoms of black mold include wheezing, sore throat, and stuffy nose.