Health Blogs

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 »

Folic acid is the supplement form of Folate, the vitamin present in green, leafy vegetables, fruits, cereals, grains, nuts, and meats. Many patients ask about taking a daily folic acid supplement so ... 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 »

Hangovers: payback for overindulgence. With spring break coming (and we all know what that means), learn as much as you can about the hangover. A hangover from alcohol is characterized by a general ... 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 »