You and your health
Primer on common winter illnesses

We are now entering our cold-weather season, which brings a number of infectious diseases into our homes, workplaces and the community.  During the winter, we live and work in more-confined …

What causes shaking hands?

When I was in medical practice, a reasonably common complaint in my older patients was shaking hands. Because I am now a representative of the 70-plus club, shaking hands are a complaint of my …

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts about 37 million people in the United States and leads to significant health care costs, disability and a shortened life expectancy, especially if the disease is …