By Dr. David L. Katz

Any number of studies or exposés might be cited to make the case that you must be a vigilant and assertive patient to get the best possible care. But we may satisfy ourselves with just recent headlines: one study in JAMA demonstrating that axillary lymph node dissection in early stage breast cancer…

By Dr. David L. Katz

The American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011 was held a week ago in Los Angeles. Among the many important research findings reported was this bit of profoundly disquieting news: strokes are occurring with increasing frequency in people under age 35. Worse still, a marked increase in the rate of stroke was noted in children ages 5 to 14…

By Dr. David L. Katz

The USDA announced last week that eggs are 14% lower in cholesterol than previously thought. And, by the way, they are also 64% higher in vitamin D. A clear explanation for this is not provided, although the best informed guesses relate to changes in chicken feed. We are what we eat- and so is the chicken, and the egg…