Health Blogs

According to a recent study from Johns Hopkins, physicians build significantly less emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients. We all know negative attitudes exist toward obese ... Read More »

Foodies, Chew-watchers, and enjoyers of life, alert: Health educator, TV host, and author Daphne Oz has a new book out. Hitting store shelves ... Read More »

During the course of my well-child-care visits (AKA physicals), I often bring up the topic of portion control with patients (pending their age if appropriate) and their parents/caregivers. And often ... Read More »

No, it is not your responsibility but women know men don’t go to the doctor as often as they should. As a primary care doctor I give you permission to nag, gently, to help your man stay healthy. ... Read More »

Mankind has had pets for tens of thousands of years. While we're not sure when the first human adopted his or her first pet, we know that the bond between human and animal goes back to ancient ... Read More »

Whether training for a 10K or a marathon, overuse injuries will likely come to haunt you. Running is one of the world’s most popular forms of exercise with 40 million Americans running regularly. ... Read More »

Disappointed but not surprised. That was my initial reaction when I heard about a judge’s 11th hour ruling to strike down a ban in selling those large sugary drinks in New York City restaurants, ... Read More »

Making health care safer, that’s what we all want. Medical mistakes contribute to unnecessary deaths each year, many of these during a hospital stay. To improve patient safety, the healthcare ... Read More »

However magnificent one’s earlier accomplishments, getting older can be a humbling experience. Loss of peripheral vision and depth judgment, lessened hearing acuity, decreased sensitivity of taste ... Read More »