Last week, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated recommendations for breast cancer screening. In the name of being more transparent, there is time now for the public to…
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On the 40th anniversary of their escape from Vietnam, several of our Lady Docs and their friends tell their stories of bravery, hardship and thankfulness. In conjunction with Rory Kennedy’s…
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is very common, and has been reviewed here in the past. Many women laugh at me when I ask them if they snore, often saying that they…
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With our aging population, most of us know someone with some cognitive impairment – difficulty with memory, reasoning or perception. As this advances to dementia, people may become overwhelmed by…
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Mass media’s interpretation of medical reports is often suspect. Who wants to buy a newspaper with headline, “Not Much Is New.” The new proposed dietary guidelines do make some changes,…
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As you may have noticed, the Washington Post Wednesday Food Section is the source of many of my recipes. I’m sort of addicted to reading recipes and trying new ones,…
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Measles was thought to be virtually eliminated in the U.S., reaching an all-time low of 37 cases in 2004. However, it’s in the news again. Dr. Thu Tran’s father-in-law, Dr. Sam…
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I’m often asked what I think about Dr. Oz’s advice. The Dr Oz Show has almost 3 million viewers per day, which makes him an influential source of medical information.…
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The end of the year is a good time to think of what we’d like to change – about ourselves, our relationships with others, our time management … All through…
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As laws change in different jurisdictions, many questions arise. Is marijuana safe? If alcohol and cigarettes kill more people than marijuana does, why are the former legal and the latter…
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