The Las Vegas Coroner just released that Danny Gans, the well known Las Vegas Entertainer, had toxic levels of hydromorphone (Dilaudid) in his system and died from an accidental overdose. We ... Read More »

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 »

Every week I see students, professors and other professionals with panic disorder, OCD, eating disorders, social anxiety disorder among others. Many have gone untreated and undiagnosed because of ... 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 »

Acne is the most common complaint I hear from my teenage patients. Most of us have been through breakouts and still deal with them occasionally. The psychological effects of acne cannot ... 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 »

Thirty eight percent of us use complementary and alternative medicine to treat our ailments. I read with great surprise results of the National Health Interview Survey which asked 23,500 adults ... Read More »

Obtaining family history from parents and siblings who aren't very forthcoming about their medical history can be tricky. A new tool from the Department of Health and Human Services may make ... Read More »