Health Blogs

It is difficult to write about a tragedy just after it has occurred because it forces us to review the details of a horrific event-- but it is cathartic as well. Looking at the Boston bombing through ... Read More »

There was probably a time in my life that I found gory movies more interesting than I do now. I remember the thrill of screaming along with the audience and even laughing after being shocked or ... 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 »

The sad news last week about the suicide of Rick Warren’s 27-year-old son Matthew rocked churches and Christians around the world. Rick Warren is a beloved pastor and author of the best-selling ... 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 »

Do you fly off the handle for “no reason”? Have you been accused of being “hot-headed”? When the emotional intensity of your behavior doesn’t match the situation at hand, you are ... Read More »

With Louisville having won the championships I think we all agree a win on their part helps cushion the blow of that awful fracture Kevin Ware sustained and those players witnessed. Though I’ve ... Read More »

Normally I write about infertility and miscarriage. I know more about both of those subjects than I ever wanted to because they came into my life, and to better deal with them, I learned about them. ... Read More »

The American culture holds fast to a certain perception regarding prescription medication - because it is prescribed by a doctor, purchased at a pharmacy and contained within official looking plastic ... Read More »