Comments (17) | Post a CommentWhat's Wrong? Finding the Right Diagnosis
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 11:34 pm PSTFor the past few years, I've been frustrated with my toaster oven. Every now and then, the light wouldn't go on and it wouldn't heat up. One of two methods usually got it working again: bang it on the side, or…Read More
The Preventive Checkup: Why It's Important
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 5:51 pm PSTMany experts question the value of a preventive health check-up. Some economists suggest that the cost is too high for the benefits gained. And some consumer advocates wonder why the items that are discussed…Read More
Why You Might Not Want Antibiotics
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 3:32 pm PSTI get phone calls all the time from patients asking for an antibiotic, usually for a cold or a possible urinary tract infection, and sometimes "just in case." Most of the time, an antibiotic is the wrong…Read More
Flu Shot: What's Your Excuse?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Jan 08, 2008, 2:19 pm PSTDuring flu season, there are always lots of reasons why people don't want to get vaccinated. In fact, there are very few good reasons not to get a flu shot. Let's review some misconceptions and replace them…Read More
Flu Facts: Reduce Your Risk
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Mon, Jan 07, 2008, 4:25 pm PSTWe're in the midst of flu and cold season, so let's review some facts about this cyclical disease and some ways to reduce your chances of coming down with a case of influenza (flu).Influenza is a specific…Read More
Better Health: Whose Advice Should You Take?
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Dec 21, 2007, 12:43 pm PSTFrom all the health information available in print and online, how do you decide what advice to follow? Here's a simple rule: consider the source and the motivation behind the information. In many ways, this is…Read More
New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Wed, Dec 19, 2007, 4:17 pm PSTOne of the secrets to success in any long-term project is maintaining your motivation, which can be harder if you try to make too many improvements all at once. If you are making resolutions for the coming…Read More
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