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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day.

6 Heart Health Mistakes Made by Women—and How to Avoid Them

Even though you think you’re being careful, it’s still easy to slip up when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Johns Hopkins experts give tips on how to stay on trackResearch ShowsTake Diabetes SeriouslyWomen under 60 who have diabetes have up to four times the risk of developing coronary artery disease as women without diabetes, Johns Hopkins research has shown—much higher than…

What Is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and Should You See One?

When I Fell in Love With Family Medicine

This is a finalist in the 2015 STFM Blog Competition. When I decided to pursue a career in medicine I knew that I wanted to go into primary care. Primary care physicians were the individuals that …

Safer Schools with Creative Commons

Teachers and their students are moving more and more online. Kids are blogging their learning as an excellent way to build confidence, reflect and gather feedback. Schools are showcasing the best o…

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Reclaiming Our Common Home: Expand the Commons to Include Everything We Need

Ecological civilization is based on the consciousness that we are part of the Earth, not her masters, conquerors, or owners.

Find out which doctors earn the most

U.S. physicians earn on average $294,000 a year with men earning 31 percent more than women and white men earning 15 percent more than black men.

Saving the Electronic Commons

In the 1970’s, civic minded visionaries created a federal plan to insure that the corporate cable giants wiring our communities would have to share a piece of the profit with the people, public access television was born.

A doctor's apology can go a long way

We can always learn something about ourselves and correct past mistakes even if it’s a solid admission of our failures.

3 Things to Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician About Your Health

If you don’t know what an internal medicine physician does, find out. They’re a very valuable resource.

How to raise a doctor

You should intentionally raise your child to become a doctor only if he or she wants to become a doctor.