Addressing the problem of physician shortages
In the past month, my immediate family has had three situations requiring urgent but not emergent medical care. In all three situations, the first-available appointment
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Experts offer tips to stay safe this summer
As July 4 nears, you may be searching for last minute activities to help celebrate with family and friends. While there are ample opportunities for
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Recipe: Low-fat charro beans easy dinner option
Looking for a simple yet filling recipe to enjoy after a long day? At 150 calories per serving (recipe makes five servings), this low-fat charro
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Bacteria living in your gut may help diagnose colorectal cancer
Those millions of bacteria living in your gut may someday be your allies in early detection of colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-associated death in
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On the path to solving a medical mystery in Nicaragua
Recently, doctors from all over the world convened in Mexico at the World Congress of Nephrology, organized by the International Society of Nephrologists, to discuss
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The importance of medical missions: My time with Syrian refugees
The wrinkles, chiseled into his darkened face, danced like symbols carved into ancient limestone as he recounted his journey across the border into Jordan. Through
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Recipe: Low-calorie fudgy brownies sure to satisfy sweet tooth
March is National Nutrition Month, and while delicious pastries may not come to mind, these fudgy brownies are guilt-free. At 100 calories per serving (recipe
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Timing exercise with muscle fuel switching could help you lose weight
Skeletal muscles change their fuel preference according to a circadian rhythm. Mouse muscles, for instance, use glucose as fuel when the animals are awake and
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Feel your best in 2017: Take steps to improve your nutrition and health today
Did you resolve to improve your nutrition and wellness this year? If you’re on a diet, chances are you’ve broken a few rules by now.
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The limits of compassion: Dialysis and the undocumented – The problem
Editor’s note: This blog post is the first part of a two-part series. Mr. H and I shared stories in his hospital room on a
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