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
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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
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
Is Chicken the New Cigarette?
A recent study from southern Italy just reported this (for people eating more than 300 grams weekly): Poultry — yes, the supposed “healthy meat” — is associated with a nearly 1.3-times higher death risk and increased gastrointestinal cancer.... Read More
Fractals and a Quiet Mind
“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks.... Read More