Health Pearls
We Summarize Latest Medical and Scientific Studies

It’s easy to be overwhelmed with medical information in the media.
It is often written with the intent of being big on headlines but short on important details. We present that information in a reliable manner so you can be well-informed. We also summarize medical conference news
We hope all the pearls we will be gathering will help you on your journey to good health and happiness!
Let’s All Get the Flu Shot in 2020!
Oct 11, 2020
This year the new coronavirus that causes what can be a serious illness which is described as a “flu like” has greatly affected all of us. In a similar way,…
Read More → COLON CANCER SCREENING DURING A PANDEMIC (AKA Why is March Blue?)
Sep 27, 2020
By Julia Korenman, M.D. Every March, I blog about colon cancer screening for colon cancer awareness month. This year, the state shut down. Our endoscopy centers shut down except for…
Read More → Diet, Our Microbiome, and Our Risk For Heart and Kidney Disease
Aug 14, 2020
Last week, I attended – virtually, of course, the annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine cosponsored by the GW University School of Medicine and the Physician’s Committee for responsible…
Read More → On Independence Day: Civil Liberty and the Wearing of Masks
Jul 4, 2020
So here we are, facing another big wave of Coronavirus in 36 states, with Texas and Florida leading the pack, having the highest case reports. Am I shocked? Not unless…
Read More → Coronavirus Resource Page
May 25, 2020
HOW TO PROPERLY WEAR A MASK: Masks are very important to protect others from droplets that you might produce while speaking, coughing, sneezing or breathing. Please wear them in any…
Read More → Easily Adaptable Indian Cooking
May 8, 2020
A healthy diet is so important for your longterm health. Below and in future posts, I will share some healthy recipes that you can adapt easily to the ingredients you have…
Read More → Mindfulness in the time of Covid-19
May 3, 2020
Many of my friends do yoga or meditation, but I have not managed to do either of those. I have read some books about mindfulness and have tried to incorporate…
Read More → Nutrition in the Time of Covid – and Beyond
Apr 22, 2020
Here are some simple adaptations regarding food shopping and food prep that are relevant to our stay-at-home situation. Many of us as health care workers, are still on the job…
Read More → Practical FAQs about COVID
Apr 12, 2020
Knowledge is the best antidote to anxiety regarding the unknown. Based on questions from my patients, I composed a FAQs sheet, and a list of reliable resources. There are many emails…
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