Woman’s Health

December 11, 2022

The truth about 6 holiday health myths

With the winter holidays gearing up, a duo of doctors is crying “Bah, humbug!” over some seasonal health myths. From poisonous poinsettias to heady heat loss, […]
December 11, 2022

THIS AFTERNOON I was on the Stephen Ambrose “History Happy Hour” talking about my new WWII book

My and Mike Yorkey’s epic book about my father’s WWII exploits (he was the youngest and one of the most decorated front-line officers in WWII) and […]
December 10, 2022

Saturday Book Report – TOMORROW catch me on the Stephen Ambrose History Happy Hour

My and Mike Yorkey’s epic book about my father’s WWII exploits (he was the youngest and one of the most decorated front-line officers in WWII) and […]
December 9, 2022

Many pregnant women don’t know that a whooping cough vaccine prevents the disease in their newborns

Reuters reported that the FDA recommends the use of a whooping cough vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy.
December 8, 2022

Thursday Ask Dr. Walt – What works for weight-loss?

Dear Dr. Walt, in your last two video blog Q&As, you’ve said why you do not recommend weight-loss supplements. So, what do you recommend? — Advice […]
December 7, 2022

Can you be too old to improve your nutrition?

The Washington Post reported on a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine that showed “that people can gain sizable health benefits at ANY age.
December 6, 2022

Tuesday Patient Stories – Kissimmee Tales Chapter 10B – Our Town

For the next few months, I’m excerpting chapters from the first of two books about my early years in family medicine in Kissimmee, Florida – The […]
December 5, 2022

Is morning or afternoon exercise best?

Eat This, Not That reports, “Exercise can offer many benefits” at least “for people aged 50 and older.”
August 27, 2009

Chewing Tobacco No Safer Than Smoking

Tobacco users who think it’s safer to dip snuff or chew tobacco than smoke are dead wrong, researchers say. A study has found that taking one pinch […]
August 30, 2009

Will the Swine Flu Vaccine be safe?

At my practice, patients are already asking about the safety of H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine – event though it’s not likely to be out for a […]
September 2, 2009

HPV vaccine (Gardasil) expert questions vaccination for young girls

Dr. Diane Harper, a friend of mine, is one of the lead researchers for the HPV vaccine (Gardasil), and now “is speaking out about its risks, […]
September 5, 2009

How to Keep Normal Labor Normal – Part 1 – Introduction

This blog series is based upon an article I wrote, along with my friend, Matt Cline, MD, that appeared in the Primary Care Clinics of North […]
September 10, 2009

The AMA says “Comprehensive Sex Ed Said to Have Most Impact.” Baloney.

An AMA report says abstinence should be one part – but not the only one – of teaching kids about sexual activity. Are they correct, or […]
September 11, 2009

How to Keep Normal Labor Normal – Part 2 – The Costs of Abnormal Labor

This blog series is designed to help women who are developing a birth plan join together with like-minded birthing professionals so as to have a shorter […]