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Dr. David Sherer is bold enough to tell you what others in the medical profession haven't the courage to say, with inside information on health, healthcare, related public policy and the latest in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The Ultimate Wellness Lifestyle: Like a Hunter-Gatherer
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The Ultimate Wellness Lifestyle: Like a Hunter-Gatherer

David Sherer, MD | January 31, 2018

Why so much sickness today? We seldom use our bodies as our hunter-gatherer ancestors did, and their diet was very balanced. It’s time to go backwards.

How to Get Your Doctor to Listen—and Answer Your Questions
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How to Get Your Doctor to Listen—and Answer Your Questions

David Sherer, MD | January 3, 2018

Doctors have less time than ever to spend with their patients. How to make sure yours really listens to you and answers all your questions.

In Case of Emergency: Always Carry This Health Information
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In Case of Emergency: Always Carry This Health Information

David Sherer, MD | December 6, 2017

Time counts in a medical emergency. Here, the essential info to always carry so that hospital workers can provide the best care possible...

How to Treat Health Problems When “Life” Is Not Living?
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How to Treat Health Problems When “Life” Is Not Living?

David Sherer, MD | November 8, 2017

Are physicians really doing a disservice by prolonging a life that is rife with pain and suffering? The question is complicated and will only get more so.

Are You Using Your Medications Properly?
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Are You Using Your Medications Properly?

David Sherer, MD | October 11, 2017

You'd be hard-pressed to find any adult American who isn't medicated with something. But are you taking it properly? And…do you really need it???

Attack the Overweight/Obesity Problem at Its Root Cause
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Attack the Overweight/Obesity Problem at Its Root Cause

David Sherer, MD | September 13, 2017

The overweight/obesity epidemic increases risk of a host of deadly illnesses. We need an attitude shift to change that! Dr. Sherer’s 8 steps to get there.

Fight Inflammation to Fight Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
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Fight Inflammation to Fight Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes

David Sherer, MD | August 16, 2017

Practically everyone concerned with heart health has heard that high cholesterol levels in your blood can be a cause of…

Health Care Is (Finally) Going to Pot—with Medical Marijuana
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Health Care Is (Finally) Going to Pot—with Medical Marijuana

David Sherer, MD | July 11, 2017

Almost every consumer of health services today has heard that medical marijuana is in clinical use. Indeed, 28 states and…

Colo-rectal Cancer and Younger Patients
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Colo-rectal Cancer and Younger Patients

David Sherer, MD | June 12, 2017

In one of my earlier blogs, I made reference to the importance of exercise, a diet high in fiber, low…

Generic Drugs: Shortages, Price Gouging and Other Crimes
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Generic Drugs: Shortages, Price Gouging and Other Crimes

David Sherer, MD | May 8, 2017

Much attention has been paid in recent years to the unfortunate reality of drug shortages and wild price inflation in…

Quick Fixes Won’t Cure What Ails You
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Quick Fixes Won’t Cure What Ails You

David Sherer, MD | April 7, 2017

In the past decade, at least two major American magazines and numerous news outlets have highlighted stories about the long-lived…

Pain Relief Without the Pitfalls
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Pain Relief Without the Pitfalls

David Sherer, MD | April 7, 2017

Pain…physical pain. We’ve all had it. None of us (except those who are masochists) like it or want it. From…