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This Blog Could Be a Lifesaver: BRCA and You
When I read Angelina Jolie’s article in the New York Times, like everyone else I was struck by how straightforward, beautifully written, informative and brave it was. Most of the…
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4 Steps to Better Doctor-Patient Communication
The very best medical care happens because of good communication – both for patients and for doctors. Without both sides doing their parts to ensure accurate information reporting and adequate…
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Sharecare Top 5: Small Health Mistakes That Add Up
When it comes to staying healthy, you know the basics: Eat right, exercise, don’t smoke (well, duh) and see your doctor every now and then. But sometimes it’s the small…
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Match Day 2013: New Physicians Are on Their Way!
I love being America’s doctor, but I won’t be around forever! That’s why I take pride in our new generation of doctors, who amaze me every day. I encounter eager…
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If Your Building Is Sick – You Might Be Too
Have you ever gone to the building and realize that soon after you go in, you start feeling like you’ve been run over by a tractor? Well maybe it’s not…
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Food, Drugs and Surprising Interactions
People are always worried when they take more than one medicine. They think that their prescription drugs are going to either going interact with each other in their body and…
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The Environment and You: Why You Should Make Sustainable Choices
Recently, I’ve been involved in several conversations about the environmental sustainability of red palm oil. As is often the case, many viewers took our advice and started purchasing the oil…
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My Father-in-Law’s Best Health Advice
On today’s show, I had my father-in-law Dr. Gerry Lemole reveal his simple daily plan to fight cancer and heart disease. Like me, he is a cardiothoracic surgeon. For over…
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Meningitis Outbreak Worries the Nation
For the last three weeks, America’s emergency rooms have been overrun with people worried that they may have a rare form of deadly meningitis. As of October 19, there have…
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The HPV and Cancer Stats You Can’t Afford to Ignore
While preparing for today’s show on HPV, I came across some shocking statistics. Perhaps most shocking of all was this: 75-80% of sexually active adults will have been infected with HPV before the age…
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