Our society attributes emotional attachment to the heart. Phrases such as "kind-hearted" or "cold-hearted" or "heartbreak" suggest that we think of the heart as the source, or the victim, of experiences that trigger intense emotional responses. Many of us have heard of...

Entire textbooks are written about diabetes, and this blog will only scratch the surface of this condition. The goal is to give a simple overview of this condition, and why it is important to understand.

Alabama and Mississippi have the highest rates of diabetes and obe...

I get asked this question on a daily basis - what can I do to cut the amount I pay for medicines? This is a common problem patients face, and doctors grapple with.

First, why do medicines cost so much? Because drug companies have to pay scientists to design drugs, put i...

So you got a stent in an artery of your heart......hopefully your doctor talked to you about the changes to your life you will need to make moving forward, and the five medications that we know to save lives after a heart attack. Here are my thoughts on caring for your...