There’s a line from an immunology book for laypersons that has always stuck with me. Paraphrasing: Studying immunology is like translating the tax code of Germany into …
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New COVID Boosters (September 2024)
(A break from the meta musings, for something specific and immediately actionable, if you’re so inclined — pbk) Short version: The FDA has just approved the latest COVID boosters, which are now …
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The New Bivalent COVID Boosters
Now available from Pfizer and Moderna, and you can sign up this minute through pharmacies and vaccines.gov. Condensed version of the CDC’s information if you’ve been considering one: These are …
Weighing Your Heart Attack Risk, Even If You’re Not Being Batman
Last post, I wrote about the advisability of getting your heart checked out if you’re past 40, heading towards intense physical activity, and have been sedentary for a while. Straining or tearing …
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How Do You Say Goodbye To Rice, Bread, Pasta, Tortillas, And Every Other Carb That Has Nourished Us?
The answer: very, very s-l-o-w-l-y. It seems well-nigh impossible. Many folks have successfully put sweets aside, but starchy carbohydrates are another matter entirely. By this point in human …
Pausing The COVID Updates And How Calmness Gets You Ahead
Things in the COVID realm are changing so frequently…it’d be a full-time job commenting on the updates. No question it’s important to stay current on the pandemic. As a physician, of course I say …
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