Big words can’t cure need for empathy
The Daily News' health writer considers the simple application of a skill whose medical term is a somewhat complicated word.
November 17, 2009

Opinions matter, including your own
The Daily News' health writer lauds the value of second and subsequent opinions in determining medical treatment.
November 10, 2009

Our safety is just a matter of good sense
The Daily News' writer on health issues commends the common-sense practices of using every safety device available to us.
November 03, 2009

Mr. Yuk can keep junior out of harm
The Daily News' health writer has fatherly advice for parents of children not old enough to tell what's good and bad for them to eat.
October 27, 2009

Keeping house has hidden benefits
The Daily News' health writer tells how he admires hospital housekeepers, saying theirs is a never-ending, thankless task.
October 20, 2009

A family’s support is critical to recovery
The Daily News' health writer gives some common-sense advice on how family members can help a loved one's hospital stay.
October 13, 2009

Keep fit and help D’Feet cancer
The Daily News' health writer gets right to the point about a practice that can help both the participant and a noble cause.
October 06, 2009

Now make the list to end all of your lists
The Daily News' health writer tells of his "bucket list" experience and encourages readers to write their lists now.
September 29, 2009

Gifts can make or break stay in hospital
The Daily News' health writer says common sense is a great factor in deciding what kinds of gift, if any, are appropriate for hospital patients.
September 22, 2009

Don’t let service fly in face of good care
The Daily News' health writer outlines the ideal way for hospitals to react whenever patients have legitimate complaints.
September 15, 2009

Lifesaving choppers cut into the golden hour
The Daily News' health writer gives an account of the lifesaving heroism of America's helicopter-ambulance crews.
September 01, 2009

You have a right, so check the doc’s bill
The Daily News' health writer argues that paying for physicians' services is not unlike buying one's groceries, where shoppers expect an accurate itemized bill.
August 25, 2009

Don’t let donating your blood needle you
The Daily News' health writer encourages readers to give blood, even if their motive is entirely selfish.
August 18, 2009

Don’t be confused by ER procedure
The Daily News' health writer explains the procedures confronting patients in an emergency room.
August 11, 2009

How odd questions can lead to facts
The Daily News' health writer explains the meaning behind some questions doctors ask while examining patients.
August 04, 2009

Why your medical record is important
The Daily News' health writer discusses the ways in which personal medical records are critical to both patients and doctors.
July 28, 2009

It’s not all glamour living a doc’s life
The Daily News' health writer relates how hard doctors work for their money.
July 21, 2009

Two ways to make dentists extinct
The Daily News' health writer has some good news and a little friendly advice for readers afraid to visit their dentist once a year.
July 07, 2009

You’re not stuck if a needle has the solution
The Daily News' health writer confesses he's scared of needles but offers much good evidence for their benefits to patients and doctors alike.
June 30, 2009

My own discovery: We need research
The Daily News' health writer considers the critical importance of medical research and its beneficial effect on society.
June 23, 2009