Health Articles

As I was having tea with a Chinese friend the other day, she was telling me about her daughter’s recent medical care. She said that each time her daughter had a cough, the doctor would give..

Recently, the Associated Press published an article on a new phenomenon called “Facebook depression.” The condition can be described as becoming upset by Facebook content and an inability ..

While we all have a basic understanding of nutrition, it is nice to remind ourselves how we can eat to optimize health. Eating from all the food groups—fruits and vegetables, whole grains, ..

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I’ll admit, I was less than thrilled when asked if I would write an article about toilets! Hmm, had I fallen so low on the pecking order? Did I really want to delve into all of the details ..

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I don’t like the word “control” when talking about emotions. We can’t choose how we feel; we just do. There was a time in my life when I was working for the U.S. court system and had inm..

Cerebrovascular disease (a.k.a. CVD or stroke) is among the least understood diseases that afflict the general public. Strokes are caused by either blood flow blockages or internal bleeding...

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There’s an old adage that “the eyes are the windows to the soul,” but I also believe that eyes are windows into one’s overall physical health. A thorough eye exam reveals much important ..

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By Zhu Yafei Interview with Dr. Ling Feng (neurosurgeon, Xuanwu Hospital) April 12, 2012 – Beijing Dr. Ling Feng is a world-renowned neurosurgeon with an impressive resumé. She is executive..

Shan YUAN, Chair of Dermatology, Dermatologist

When the summer sun is high in the sky, the first concern most people have – after locating the nearest ice cream vendor – is what effect the sun is having on their skin. I want to address..

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What do you do when your child is screaming because she’s completely unwilling to be separated from you? All too often, I see parents trying to deal with these types of situations by imposi..