1) Do I need an annual physical?

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need ... Read More »

Today has been a good day.  After weeks of preparation, my wife, mother, and oldest daughter headed over to a nearby school early this morning to prepare and set up for my ... Read More »

Vitamin D is necessary for a wide variety of biological functions such as bone and mineral metabolism, muscle function, and immunity. As many of you know even in ... Read More »

In response to a previous blog "The 10 Real Reasons Men Don't Go to the Doctor," I have received emails from men ... Read More »

Bumps, lumps, dry skin, and rashes are the most common thing I am asked about at dinner parties.  I have learned from the best during my training and hear the same "pearls of ... Read More »

 There are mixed reactions to the filming of Jade Goody during the end of her life after a struggle against cervical cancer. I am glad to see the discussion taking place.  Jade Goody is ... Read More »

Once or twice a year a major clinical trial is stopped early because of positive results and occasionally even changes ... Read More »

Should Statin use be universal? We joke about putting Statins, the cholesterol lowering medications, in the water but it is really amazing how many unintended effects the Statins appear to ... Read More »

 Heart Disease is by far the number one cause of death and many patients ask me "what blood tests can I get to see if I'm at risk a heart attack?"  Remember, we can work to prevent death ... Read More »