Wellness Advice
Vitiligo: Distressing But Treatable
Over the years, I’ve noticed people with the skin condition vitiligo. But as a middle-aged man, I was surprised when I recently developed it myself on my hands, since...
Blood Spots in Eggs: Okay to Eat, or Not?
What causes the blood spot I occasionally see when I crack open an egg? Is the egg safe to eat?
Contrary to popular belief, a blood spot on an egg’s...
The Triumph of the Polio Vaccine, and Why We Still Need It
Of all the public health advances over the past century, I’m hard pressed to think of a bigger success story than routine childhood vaccinations. Every year, they save the...
Personal vs. Athletic “Trainers”
I want to start a workout routine this year—to get more aerobically fit and preserve my strength as I get older—and would like some professional guidance. What is the...
Pepto for Prevention?
I’ll be traveling to Cuba this winter. I’ve heard that Pepto-Bismol not only treats traveler’s diarrhea but can also prevent it. Is taking it for that reason a good...
BMI or BRI: Time for a New Acronym?
Stepping onto the scale at the doctor’s office may not be most people’s idea of a good time, but it’s an accepted part of the routine checkup. We’ve long...
Remembering the Scientists We Lost in 2024
In our culture, we tend to revere people whose work puts them in the limelight—actors, sports heroes, pop music stars, and the like. Yet there are many more people...
Compression Garments: Not Your Granddaddy’s Socks Anymore
I see ads for fashionable compression socks all over the internet, aimed at healthy people, like me, to use “every day.” I thought they were just warranted if you...
What to Do About Bloodshot Eyes
I often have bloodshot eyes. What causes them, and what can I do to whiten them up?
Bloodshot eyes refer to red, spidery veins on the white of your eyeball....
Lichen Sclerosus: What’s Up With That Itch Down There?
I recently received a diagnosis for a problem I'd tried to silently manage for too long: vulvar itching. I put off going to the doctor until it was so...
