What I would not do for a good night’s sleep. For many years, I felt perpetually fatigued, and as I reached my 60s, I never felt refreshed upon wakening. After […]
Author Archives: By Dr. David Lipschitz, Creative Syndicate
Medical Advances in the Past 50 Years Are Incredible, but the Future Promises More
In 2016, it will 50 years since I graduated from medical school. We plan a big celebration, and well over 70 percent of our class will be there. As I […]
A Dignified Death Means a Better Life
Many people ask me what my most important task is. Without question, it is helping people die with dignity, in comfort and surrounded by those they love. I was reminded […]
The Medical Industrial Complex: A Major Contributor to Out-of-Control Health Care Costs
Today the biggest threat to our health care system is the medical industrial complex. Thanks to the promise of great profits, breakthroughs in health have been enormous, making America the […]
Many Take Drugs Having the Opposite Effects and Neutralizing Each Other
When it comes to managing medications, it is paramount that you understand every drug you use, whether prescribed, over the counter, or “natural.” Negative drug interactions are the most common […]
Recommendations to Treat Heart Disease Continually Changing
Research on how any disease should be prevented or treated is confusing, and what seems to be the gospel for a long period of time may suddenly change. This particularly […]
Suicide Has Become a Serious National Epidemic
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, rates of suicide are increasing significantly. In 2012, the suicide rate was 12.6 per 100,000 Americans, a level not seen since 1987. […]
Racism and Discrimination in Health Care
The highly influential New England Journal of Medicine published a series of perspectives on racial bias in health care. Dr. Mary Bassett, New York City’s health commissioner, suggested that the […]
When Is an Older Driver a Danger on the Road?
Telling an older person he should no longer drive is difficult. This can be a devastating blow to the patient, who may resist the suggestion vigorously. No longer being able […]
Priorities in Lowering the Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world. Although occurring at a later age, heart disease is just as common in women as in men. Despite […]