The Hotel Doctor

Readers of these posts occasionally ask me to be their doctor. Since I’m long past retirement age and make housecalls exclusively, I c...

Here are questions I often hear often. “How can I make sure my diet is nourishing?” Answer:   “Eat a variety of food. By consu...

Although a third of the world would be better off on the typical American diet, it’s not ideal, but the defects are not what you believe...

Only half my callers require one. As I repeat, I’m happy to phone a pharmacy when guests forget legitimate medication: blood pressur...

Everyone left town for the holiday including the local concierge doctors and at least one colleague, but plenty of travelers arrived, ...

One third of visitors to poor countries from rich countries get sick. Experts warn tourists to avoid uncooked food, street vendors, ice,...

What many laymen believe are serious signs are not.   Here are examples. 1. Local pain is worrisome; widespread pain is reassuring...