Is Bad Health Inevitable?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines health as: The condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially freedom from physical disease or pain. We’re human…
Community Blogs
How to Talk to Your Teen about S-E-X
As a parent, you may suspect it. You may want to say something. You may even do something about it…but you don’t know how. According…
Do School Bans of Sugary Drinks Really Work?
Recent research has shown that banning sugar-laden drinks from school cafeterias does not necessarily decrease young Americans’ consumption of these beverages. Some school districts have…
Get Tight, Get Right! It’s a Movement!
We got a chance to sit down with an local fitness and weight loss group out of Chicago, IL. These ladies, not just owners but…
Admitting It Is the 1st Step
There’s a saying that says: “The first step is to admit it.” So right here, right now, men…admit it. You are NOT Superman. If you…
What Do All The Numbers Mean? (Part 1)
Dear Virtual Patient: In order to successfully start and stick with a health “budget”, I think it’s important to get a good basic understanding of…
Everyone Has A Purpose!
Some people live a lifetime and never really know their purpose in life. While others second guess themselves every step of the way; And others…
First, Do No Harm…
Like most of you, I watched with great interest the case against Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray. Some of my experiences have involved similar issues,…
An Introduction To Asthma…
Welcome to Asthma Chat with Dr. Renee! I am a life long asthma survivor I was diagnosed with severe asthma at 2 months old and…
Does Cancer Discriminate?
Does Cancer Discriminate? Addressing the Lack of Diversity in Lung Cancer Clinical Trials Research shows that racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to develop…
The State of HIV
According to a recent study released by the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of people with HIV are able to bring the virus under control,…
Healthy Living
Opt Out of an Early Death!
Did you know that you can choose to opt out of early death? “…for real?” Before you write this off as a crazy claim and…
What Do All The Numbers Mean? (Part 2)
Dear Virtual Patient: In this post I will discuss some other common numbers that you should have a good working understanding of when you visit…
Parents, Doctors and Obese Children
A recent study found that only about 29% of parents with obese children were spoken to directly about this crucial health issue by the child’s…
9th Grade Black Youth Creates NEW Surgical Technique
Check out how this 14-year old creates a new surgical technique! Wow!
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