We've been hearing about Obamacare for over two years now, but many people are still very confused about what it's about, and what it really ... Read More
General Health
BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law’s Individual Mandate
In a victory for President Obama, the Supreme Court decided to uphold his signature health care law's individual mandate in a split ... Read More
A Doctor’s Lesson From Michael Jackson’s Death
Like most of you, I still mourn the unfortunate death of Michael Jackson. As I am also a black doctor, I watched with great interest the ... Read More
Can Being ‘Born Again’ Improve Your Health?
Religion can be good for the soul but new evidence shows that becoming 'born again' may be just as good for your health. Celebrate great ... Read More
Top 5 Dirtiest Things In Your Hotel Room
Want to stay away from germs during your next hotel stay? Then don’t turn on the TV or lights without first wiping them down with a ... Read More
Summer Travel Tips That Will Keep You Fit
Summer travel! It's that time of year to visit relatives, journey to beaches and other exciting new places, all while dashing to make your ... Read More
ADHD Drugs Being Prescribed More, Antibiotics Less
The number of children who received prescriptions for drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased over an ... Read More
Protein Bars: Yes Or No?
You rarely ever can have an easy time choosing an protein bar...wherever you go, there are just far too many of them, and it's so difficult ... Read More
5 Dangerous Medical Myths
Myths can steer people toward illness, hardship and even death. From tetanus shots to colonoscopies, it's very easy to spread misinformation ... Read More
The ER: How To Tell If You Really Need To Go
Going to the emergency room has become a trend in the United States. More and more people are heading to emergency rooms rather than urgent ... Read More
Robin Roberts Diagnosed With Rare Blood Disorder
Robin Roberts announced on Good Morning America that she has been diagnosed with a rare blood and bone marrow disorder called MDS, and will ... Read More
Fewer Medicare Patients Admitted To Hospitals, According To Study
A new study suggests that federal government pressure has led to an increasing number of Medicare patients being held for observation ... Read More