I've heard more than once that adults who have frequent illnesses (like colds and infections) may want to think about getting their tonsils removed. Is there any validity to this?

I would love to hear what you think about spouses who pull away, cheat and/or divorce their partner because of a serious or terminal illness …. Or if they’ve become disfigured.

Has this happened to someone you know?

It’s a subject that needs to be discussed.

I have very strong feelings on this subject and will blog on this topic in the next few days. But, would love to hear what your views.

Best in health,

Michelle

(HealthDay News) -- If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, it's important to understand the reasons for your insomnia.

Here's a list of possible reasons for your sleepless nights, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

* Discomfort or illness.
* Depression.
* Stress or anxiety.
* Drinking caffeine or alcohol, smoking, or taking certain medications or illicit drugs.
* An inappropriate sleep environment, including one that's too bright or too noisy.
* Related activities that affect your sleep, such as taking naps or going to bed too early.

Carolyn Bernstein, MD, Medical Director Assistant Professor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School explains why migraines are categorized as an illness.

Should you share news of a recent diagnosis of a chronic illness with your co-workers and bosses? What are the pros and cons of telling vs. not telling, short-term and long-term? We'd love to hear your experience if you had to make this decision. Here's a recent article in the New York Times about this subject: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/21/fashio...

Hi, I’m Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions and one of the PPD empowHer experts.