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It may be more dangerous to stay home. As an emergency physician, I pride myself on taking care of anyone, anytime,

Stop using antibiotics to improve your health. I was young, naive, and trusted my physician. I had my fair share

How shared-decision making is changing the face of healthcare by respecting patient autonomy and empowering patients to improve their own

A growing body of research says they’re mostly beneficial — especially in young kids. “Give me a fever, and I

Are antibiotics necessary when you have strep throat? Here's a different way of thinking that challenges the status quo. I

Flu season is coming once again. Anyone who has had the flu knows that it is a terrible experience —

It’s hard to find the perfect doctor. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing. But there are certain qualities that make a

Have you ever wondered whether you really needed to take a baby aspirin every day. This over-the-counter medication, branded a

Health insurance costs have skyrocketed in recent years. And if you’re like me, there are a number of plans to

Physicians are masters of medical management, resuscitation, and coordination of care. But one thing they don’t know so well is

As an emergency physician, I often hear people say to me, "It must be crazy dealing with emergencies all of

Tick bites can cause significant anxiety in our society. Apart from the obvious revolting nature of having a bug buried

There are a number of words within the medical field that have different meanings to doctors than they do to patients. This

In light of the massive outbreak of influenza we are experiencing throughout the country, many are asking what's with that

There are 6 million cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) each year in the United States, costing the nation anywhere from

Medical problems can happen without warning. Sometimes you’re able to get into your regular doctor. But many times you’re stuck

Have you ever wondered your risk for having a heart attack, or a blood clot, or even a brain bleed

Sinus infections are a very common condition. Many “colds” turn into sinus infections because the mucous congestion blocks the sinuses

Background For years I have thought that the bacteria in our gut are so important to our health. In fact,

Antibiotics have become a “cure-all” for many people in this country. A number of physicians freely give them out even