Steer away from medicine based purely on testimonials.  I often have stated in my various writings that I try to practice evidence-based medicine. It occurred to me that a reader [...]

Misinformation in the information age can be hazardous. Our technological age has fed us several myths that, if not recognized and dealt with, will negatively impact our health, both individually [...]

The potential harm from supplements is a bitter pill to swallow. There’s a situation repeated hundreds of thousands of times all over the United States. It involves women more than [...]

Research shows no benefit from treatment. The terms homeopathy and homeopathic physician, or homeopath, are heard commonly in society. They describe a poorly understood medical discipline. Some people have the [...]

Energy-based devices don’t have FDA approval for cosmetic vaginal procedures. It is perhaps the last frontier in the push for total body rejuvenation after skin, faces, necks, breasts, tummies, arms, [...]

The secret to life can be sealed with a KISS. Story: Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt As I have gotten older and more experienced as a physician, I have come to [...]

Chasing the perfect No:2 Is it a coincidence that the smiling poop emoji is a triangular pile, almost like a soft-serve ice cream swirl? I think not. To my analytical [...]

I wrote this while recovering from a bout of the flu. I mean the real flu, not a cold. Flu is a cold on steroids. You can die from flu. [...]

One of these men is not like the other. Story: Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt They live in Everytown, U.S.A. You almost certainly know one of them, most likely both. Either [...]

Mold, fungi, yeast. They are literally everywhere. Yeast are so ubiquitous that you can make sourdough bread starter just by leaving some warm water mixed with flour out in the [...]

I turned 65 this year, but in my mind, I am still that 17-year-old kid who was indestructible and could do whatever he put his mind to. The optimism of [...]

Writer: Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt I get plenty of exercise carrying the coffins of my friends who exercise.”—Red Skelton Everyone knows that running is good for your heart, right? Well, [...]

Finding a “good” doctor may not be as difficult as you think. I read of an interesting, non-scientific poll taken a few years back. People were asked what they thought [...]

  Over our kitchen pantry door hangs a sign with one word on it: Simplify. It is my reminder to try to avoid overcomplicating my life. It is one of [...]

The simple basics may lead to a better you. Staying as healthy as you can is not rocket science. No, you cannot avoid medical issues, illnesses, and accidents indefinitely, but [...]