There are some famous parasites I studied back in my days at the London School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (see Loa Loa!), but only recently did I learn that many of us host a common, small parasite
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Aspirin’s blood-thinning properties for years have been touted as a way to stave off cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. Millions of people in the US take a “baby aspirin” (100mg or less–most commonly 81mg) daily
The Rockets Red Glare Without the Risk!
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Maybe it’s an homage to the “Rockets’ Red Glare”, but Americans love to light up things that go boom in honor of their nation’s birth. However, due to the risk of injuries, the
Protect Your Eyesight in the Digital Age
Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon) for the introduction and interview, which you can read below. How often should we see an ophthalmologist? For
The Benefits of Penicillin Allergy Testing
Hello from the 2019 American College of Physicians (ACP) Conference in Philadelphia! One of the many reasons I enjoy being a concierge physician at The Village Doctor is our emphasis on staying current on developments in internal medicine.
Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? (Our Expert Says No!)
You may have read Rowan Jacobsen’s interesting (controversial?) piece in Outside Magazine where he questions current guidelines for sun exposure and suggests that they may be unhealthy, unscientific, and perhaps even racist. This consideration is based on the
American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day
This Valentine’s month, join us in at The Village Doctor in focusing attention on all things heart-related withAmerican Heart Month, sponsored by the American Heart Association, with a goal of eradicating heart disease and stroke. We at The Village
Finding Happiness, One Change at a Time
Do you know what makes you happy? Truly happy? Not just laugh-out-loud happy but genuine, serene happiness—the kind that gives you a content spirit and a heart full of joy? According to research from the Pursuit of Happiness
Guest Post by Jeanne Rosner MD, founder of SOUL Food Salon I am excited to share that SOUL Food Salon is hosting a food challenge for 2019. If you are interested in subscribing to the weekly email announcing
The Village Doctor is delighted to introduce our colleague and guest author, Dr. Justin Thompson, who is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, along with Drs. Zena Kharsa and Jags Powar, at the Stanford Women’s Health clinic. Please read more
There are some famous parasites I studied back in my days at the London School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Aspirin’s blood-thinning properties for years have been touted as a way to stave off cardiovascular disease such as heart attack
The Rockets Red Glare Without the Risk!
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Maybe it’s an homage to the “Rockets’ Red Glare”, but Americans love to light up
Protect Your Eyesight in the Digital Age
Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon)
The Benefits of Penicillin Allergy Testing
Hello from the 2019 American College of Physicians (ACP) Conference in Philadelphia! One of the many reasons I enjoy being
Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? (Our Expert Says No!)
You may have read Rowan Jacobsen’s interesting (controversial?) piece in Outside Magazine where he questions current guidelines for sun exposure
American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day
This Valentine’s month, join us in at The Village Doctor in focusing attention on all things heart-related withAmerican Heart Month,
Finding Happiness, One Change at a Time
Do you know what makes you happy? Truly happy? Not just laugh-out-loud happy but genuine, serene happiness—the kind that gives
Guest Post by Jeanne Rosner MD, founder of SOUL Food Salon I am excited to share that SOUL Food Salon
The Village Doctor is delighted to introduce our colleague and guest author, Dr. Justin Thompson, who is an Obstetrician and
