Smoking is the top cause for preventable death in the US. If you smoke, the good news is...
Health conditions
Choose your hospital emergency room carefully
Who knows when a hospital emergency will strike, but it is more frequently than you would expect...
Tips for driving safely
As you get older, it can become increasingly challenging to drive. A variety of health conditions...
Are we spending too much on health care at end of life?
A new study in Science, by Amy Finkelstein et al., suggests that we may not be spending too much...
A Fitbit of sorts for your stomach
StatNews reports on a new implantable sensor in development at MIT labs that allows people to...
For diabetics, a good diet can be better than medicines
An article in NEJM Catalyst describes a new disease management trial at Geisinger Health System...
Lasik surgery may permanently harm your eyes
Before deciding to spend your money on Lasik surgery (laser eye surgery) to correct your vision...
Do you need a POLST, Physician Order for Life-Sustaining...
A POLST or Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment is a type of advance directive written by...
Caregiving for someone with serious mental Illness: Secure your...
As a psychiatrist, I know how challenging it can be to ensure that individuals with serious mental...
Aerobic exercise may be best medicine for your brain and body
Business Insider reports on more than a dozen recent studies that demonstrate the value of aerobic...