This piece dives deep into the “wellness mirage”—the seductive but superficial health routines that dominate social media—and offers a counterpoint rooted in science, clinical experience, and lived human wisdom.... Read More
The Young Women Beating Breast Cancer
We’re seeing a dramatic 85% decrease in incidence-based mortality — that is, deaths per newly diagnosed case — from 9.70 per 100,000 in 2010 to just 1.47 in 2020.... Read More
Getting To A Healthy 90
Longevity isn’t just a matter of biology — it’s deeply social.... Read More
The Gut Poison Hiding in Your Childhood
Now, emerging science may have uncovered a terrifying clue: a microbial toxin called colibactin, produced by certain strains of E. coli, may be the missing link. And it’s not just a problem for adults. Many of us were first exposed to it in childhood, through ultra-processed foods, low-fiber diets, and disrupted gut microbiomes.... Read More
Overwork Is Rewiring Your Brain
In this deeply researched, clinically grounded essay, I explore a groundbreaking new study that used MRI imaging to examine the brains of healthcare workers working more than 52 hours a week. The results? Structural changes in 17 key brain regions, including those responsible for memory, emotional regulation, decision-making, and attention.... Read More
The 5-Minute Habit That Rewires an Aging Brain
But the most important prescription I give — and try to follow myself — is simpler than any pill: move.... Read More
Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. It accounts for more than 280,000 new diagnoses and over 34,000 deaths annually.... Read More
What My Patients Said This Week
As a radiation oncologist, I spend most of my day treating cancer. But the real surprises don’t always come from lab results or MRI scans — they come from the waiting room. Every week, my patients offer unexpected insights: sometimes funny, sometimes profound, always real.... Read More