Name one of the top 10 most commonly searched healthcare topics on Google last year. Ok, “cupping” and “traumatic brain injury” are both up there. But Zika was too. Gracious! Two years ago it was Ebola, and now Zika. What gives? In actual fact, they’ve both been around for some time. Ebola first occurred in humans in 1975 and Zika as far back as 1952....Continue reading
In today’s world, many people are realizing that optimizing mental and physical well-being will play an integral role in generating health and happiness. If you’ve recently drawn this conclusion, now is the time to consider which lifestyle changes you’ll need to implement for the purpose of ensuring that your mental health and physical fitness are...Continue reading
For me, 2016 was a time of massive change. My wife and I moved from our home of 25 years in the beautifully quiet hills outside of Willits and bought a home in town where we could walk everywhere. I turned 73, which isn’t an obviously important age like 21, 60, 75, 80, or 100,...
Dear Mr. Dad: My mother died when I was a baby and I’ve lived my whole life (I’m 13) with my dad and we have a very close relationship—or at least I thought we did. A month or so ago, he told me that he’d finally found the woman of his dreams and that he’s...Continue reading
A healthy diet rich in vitamins and nutrients is good for your entire body, and your eyes are no exception. While there are no foods that will miraculously correct vision problems, foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin help protect eye health. Here are some foods and more nutrients to add to your plate for healthier...Continue reading
It took him years to admit it. He just didn’t feel like himself. The constant unease with always having to explain himself was wearing him down. So, from across the country, he called for help. A Solitary Existence No, this wasn’t some kind of “therapy;” he wanted a testicular implant. What’s the bother in having...Continue reading
If you’re around my age (not telling), you’ve probably had your blood drawn, maybe even regularly. Electrolytes, sugars, cholesterol, liver and kidney stuff, HIV testing and the like. But imagine that that same blood sample could tell you whether or not you have any one of 40 cancers? The future is upon us. Written in...Continue reading
For years studies have speculated that those who drink coffee may live longer. It appears that researchers may have pinpointed the discovery of why those cups of coffee could hold a key to longevity. New research published in the journal Nature Medicine has discovered an inflammatory process possibly driving the development of cardiovascular disease and...Continue reading
You may be living in a home that could be raising your risk of developing lung cancer even if you are not a smoker or live with someone who does. What is the cause? An odorless, colorless, radioactive gas called radon. Radon gas has been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon...Continue reading
There’s no doubt about it: We are in the thick of winter. And while we have a fresh start to the new year, many of us may be experiencing the same old cold and flu symptoms we get every year. Through my position at the FDA and as a physician, I’m accustomed to giving advice...Continue reading