How Important Is That High-Dose Flu Shot?Here's what makes it different from regular influenza vaccinesDecember 5, 2019
When Is Insulin for Diabetes No Longer a Good Idea?It's an important consideration older patients should discuss with their doctorsOctober 30, 2019
This Artery Screening Tool Detects Early Signs of Dangerous Heart DiseaseThe test uses CT scans to find calcium buildup in arteriesOctober 4, 2019
How Precision Medicine Is Changing Cancer TreatmentOncologists are able to determine optimal drugs for individual cancersJune 24, 2019
The Latest Theories in Alzheimer’s ResearchFrom bats to bacteria: what scientists think might cause and stop the diseaseMarch 12, 2019
The Controversial News About Heart StentsThey don't help people with stable heart disease, a new study showsNovember 9, 2017
Why ‘Waist Loss’ Is More Important Than ‘Weight Loss’A new study helps clarify why BMI is not a perfect measurement of healthMay 15, 2017
Ouch: Cranberry Juice Is No Cure for Bladder InfectionsDoctors were told they do their patients a ‘disservice’ by recommending itMarch 29, 2017
The Big Problem With Statins That You Need to KnowThe surprising finding from a study of statins and muscle achesMarch 20, 2017
The Top Medical Stories of 2016A doctor turns the New England Journal of Medicine's list into plain EnglishJanuary 10, 2017
A Storyteller's Personal Take on Pain and HealingHis new public TV documentary, 'Kevin Kling: Lost & Found,' is available onlineApril 19, 2016
Biggest Medical Stories You May Have Missed in 2015Research revealed surprises about strokes, cholesterol and allergiesJanuary 8, 2016
Traditional Blood Pressure Readings Get a DemotionNew recommendations could change the way millions are treatedOctober 12, 2015
FDA Will Strengthen Warnings on Arthritis and Pain DrugsThere's greater stroke and heart attack risk with use of ibuprofenJuly 10, 2015
The Shadowy World of Low T TherapyA doctor looks at the research around much-hyped testosterone supplementsApril 6, 2015