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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 …

If your doctor shows one of these red flags, it’s time to move on

The next time you head to your doctor's office, keep yours eyes open for these red flags that signal your practitioner may not have your best interests covered.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

What You Need to Know Today for Breast Health

Patients come to me every day asking what they can do to decrease their risk of getting breast cancer. They keep up with regular screenings (including br...

Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

What To Expect When You Visit Your Primary Care Physician

During your first visit, your primary care provider will focus on collecting information that will help them get a better understanding...

Have a HMO? Make Sure You Choose a Primary Doctor

No matter what plan you have, it's important to have a primary doctor. If you're a Blue Care Network HMO member, however, it's even more important.

Find out which doctors earn the most

U.S. physicians earn on average $294,000 a year with men earning 31 percent more than women and white men earning 15 percent more than black men.

Putting the primary in primary care

What Illnesses/Conditions Do Primary Care Physicians Treat?

Simply put, your primary care provider is your health manager! They are in private practices, long-term care facilities, clinics.........

What to consider when selecting a primary care clinician

Finding a primary care clinician who you like and trust, and building a partnership with him or her over time is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Why these doctors prioritize mental health when treating patients

This organization provides mental health care to people who’ve faced violence and trauma.

Ask the Expert: Dr. Lisa Belden

Morris Animal Foundation is the largest nonprofit foundation dedicated to funding research studies to protect, treat and cure animals. The research Morris Animal Foundation funds saves pets as well as wildlife. The worldís most respected research institutions, colleges of veterinary medicine, and zoos are conducting MAF-sponsored studies. Since our founding in 1948, we have funded over 2,000 studies.