Surgery Facts: Chronic acid reflux? You may have a hernia
MOST FOLKS associate a hernia with a swelling in the groin or belly, but the...
Medical Advice: Five easy steps to preserve a man’s health
JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH. This is an important time of year to bring heightened...
Healthy Skin: Seniors and the increased risk of skin cancer
OUR SKIN needs protection at any age, but it’s doubly important for seniors. As we...
Word of Mouth: Myths About Implants Debunked, Part III — Are they affordable?
IN MY LAST TWO COLUMNS, we debunked some common myths about the practicality and effectiveness...
Healthy Cook: Much ado about Mediterranean food
DIETS COME AND DIETS GO — South Beach, Grapefruit, Atkins, T-Factor, Cabbage Soup, Eat Just...
Editor’s Dose: A thank-you letter to nurses
FROM MID-FEBRUARY to about mid-April, my family was at the doctor’s office a lot. The...
Healthy Skin: May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
“C’MON, DOC. What’s a little sunburn?” is a question I frequently hear from the public...
Cautions for two of your favorite summer activities
SPRING IS THE TIME OF YEAR in Florida when temperatures begin to warm and the...
The Heart of the Matter: Recommendations from the USPSTF for low-dose aspirin use
LOW-DOSE ASPIRIN has long been a therapy for those with a risk of cardiovascular disease...
Healthy Cook: Adding on calories when your senior loved one is too thin
BEING A FEW POUNDS overweight can be a pain in the patootie. That can often...
Surgery Facts: Answering the question: ‘Doc, do I need my gallbladder?’
AS A SURGEON, I am asked this question all the time, usually right after I...
Pediatric Health: Why your child should follow the immunization schedule
ALTHOUGH THE SIGNIFICANCE of vaccinating children is widely recognized, it is essential to understand the...
Editor’s Dose: An allergy alert and chemosis cautions
WELL, I THINK IT’S SAFE to say that spring has most definitely sprung. It’s that...
Stick to your ‘healthy lifestyle’ guns
THE CONNECTION between poor diet, obesity, and cardiovascular disease is not one that is hard...
Senior Living: Understanding the difference, Part II: Memory care
LAST EDITION, I covered the distinct differences between independent senior living and assisted living. To...
Word of Mouth: Myths about implants debunked, Part I: Are they practical?
DENTAL IMPLANTS are a viable option for most patients experiencing tooth loss. Fused with the...
Healthy Cook: Serving up fresh fish that the whole family will enjoy
GETTING MY FAMILY to like fish was a hard sell. The youngsters were not too...
The Heart of the Matter: The most life-threatening misconception of a heart attack
WHEN THE TOPIC of a myocardial infarction arises — commonly known as a heart attack...
Medical Advice: ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’ with these tips
MARCH MARKS the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is also the...
Editor’s Dose: Tips for getting the little kids to eat seafood
WHAT IS IT that makes peanut butter and jelly, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and macaroni...