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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Don't want to die before your time? Get a female doctor

If male physicians could achieve the same outcomes as their female colleagues, there would be 32,000 fewer deaths each year among Medicare patients alone.

7 Tips for Weight-Lifting Newbies

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

What to Expect after Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a safe & effective way of restoring ones vision. There are many experienced surgeons at FLEI that are available for cataract evaluations

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Robert Pearl, MD on doctors and the 5 stages of grief [PODCAST]

Robert Pearl is a plastic surgeon and author of Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients. He can be reached on Twitter @RobertPearlMD.He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "Doctors and the 5 stages of grief."

We're All Becoming Robert Kraft, But We Just Don't Realize It

So, do you think Robert Kraft did anything wrong at that massage parlor?

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

'All the old gods are long gone. But still..." An interview with Robert Plant

Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin, his solo career and more...

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

Throat cancer survivor: 5 things I love about MD Anderson

Mark Teague experienced many of the things that make MD Anderson special when he came here for throat cancer treatment. Here are five of his favorites.

The Importance of Numbering Your Days: An Interview with Robert D. Smith

Chances are you’ve not heard of Robert D. Smith — and that’s a problem. Because everyone who’s ever met Robert agrees he’s a well-kept secret. And today, we’re going t…

Robert Herjavec: 'The World Doesn't Reward Mediocrity.'

The millionaire Shark Tank star says this is what you need to do to achieve a level of personal satisfaction that money can never buy.