African American Women and Breast Cancer
Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month? Well it is. Also in 1993, President Bill Clinton proclaimed the third Friday…
Know Your Numbers
You are not too young to start a heart-healthy diet, low in cholesterol. Some diseases can be directly linked to your life style. So…
Safe Pool Play: Minimize the Risk of Dry Drowning
Let’s say you are at a pool party with your children and you are, as always, vigilant watching them. Yes, you taught them to…
When *Poop Really Does Hit the Fan
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I recently reviewed some interesting facts about those hand drying machines at airports…
A Needle in Time, Saves Lives
A Doctor’s Perspective on the COVID-19 Vaccine I have been asked the following question by a number of patients and family members: what will…
The Truth About the Coronavirus
In December of 2019 a cluster of unusual pneumonia was detected in Wuhan, which is the capital of Hubei Province in the People’s Republic…
Walk, Don’t Run. An Hour A Day Can Turn Off Your Fat Genes
In November 2011 my daughter Kiana and I ran the Honolulu Hawaii Marathon. I searched for a “Honolulu Hawaii Marathon” closer to home, but…
Appleseeds
I am sure you have heard the saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, eating many apples in a day…
Dirty Money
Do you remember your mother ever telling you not to put money in your mouth? She was, as usual, right. Money is dirty. One study done a…
Say It. Don’t Spray It: Contamination and Communal Food
So you go to the birthday party of your nephew. After he blows out the candles you are offered a piece of that cake. …
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