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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, […]

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Choosing a Plastic Surgeon: 6 Tips

Picking a plastic surgeon can seem like a daunting task. A local plastic surgeon explains the top factors in the decision making process.

20 Tips for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Prevention is key to avoiding urinary tract infections in women in men and may include changes in personal hygiene, sex practices, and even your underwear.

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

The Medical Specialties That Pay The Best

All doctor salaries continue to rise with primary care doctor compensation outpacing specialists slightly last year. Primary care physicians reported $241,273 in media compensation in 2014 and specialists reported $411, 852, according to the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) 2015 report card. How much does your doctor make? The Best-Paying Jobs For Doctors - pg.1

Do You Really Need Both a Gynecologist and a Primary Care Doctor?

If you don't have any major medical problems, is it really necessary to have both a primary care doctor and an ob-gyn? Health's medical editor weighs in on how to decide the number of doctors and health specialists you see.

Primary care’s problems go well beyond stay-at-home doctors

Do You Know Who Your Primary Care Physician Is? Well, You Should.

To study the overall cost of medical care and identify trends, data is needed, and selecting a primary care physician is the first step.

As Doctor's Age Climbs, So Does Patient Death Rate

How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession

Nine of 10 doctors discourage others from joining the profession, and 300 physicians commit suicide every year. When did it get this bad?

Changing Doctors / Medical Provider Network (MPN)

CA Workers' Compensation -- Changing Doctors / Medical Provider Network (MPN)

Yes, I am a Rhodes Scholar who is "just" a family doctor. Here's why.

Yes, I am a family doctor. And I couldn’t be prouder of my choice.

Physicians need growth days

Give yourself permission. Start to develop strong boundaries. Understanding what we can and cannot do in a day. Setting aside days for us to reflect, listen deeply to our inner thoughts, and strategize the path we are meant to live are keys to a successful life. If we’re too busy and never take time to stop, we will never see the path in front of us.