I’m pleased to announce a new website, at myfamilyhealthguide.com. It’s almost a carbon-copy of this site, only stripped of the China-specific posts. It’s geared for non-expats back at home, with the similar goals of providing evidence-based tips to wellness for all ages. If you already follow/subscribe to MyHealthBeijing, there’s no real need to follow both …

There’s an interesting new blog about China healthcare…called, easily enough, China Healthcare Blog. It’s a spinoff of their previous Asia Health Care blog. They have a good group of writers who write original and in-depth articles. One article that caught my eye this week was their mention and ongoing video discussion of a disturbing paper …

There is now even more good news about the seasonal flu vaccine and how it can prevent severe infections in pregnant women. As I’ve said before, pregnant women and infants are at most risk of complications from the flu (even more from H1N1), and both groups are strongly recommended to get the annual flu shot. …

The New England Journal of Medicine is one of the most highly respected journals in the world, and many famous papers have been and continue to be published there. This is a doctor-level website, so it’s not very approachable to the layman. But, for those willing to dig into it, especially teachers and researchers, their …

http://www.myhealthcheckup.com Heart disease is the #1 killer in most of the world. The main culprits causing heart attacks are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes. Most of these diseases are easily picked up during an annual physical with basic lab tests. But sometimes it’s very difficult for doctors to impress upon patients what …

http://www.cdc.gov/travel It’s the height of summer and everyone is in the middle of their traveling. I get many visits from patients asking about travel issues like, “do I need malaria pills for ___ place?” or “which vaccines do I need for ___?” Well, here’s a little secret that may save you some time: before you …

There is a lot of bad information on the internet regarding herbs and supplements for health. Many websites are full of self-promoting testimonials, or even direct sales advertising for their products.  It’s very difficult to find non-biased information and research results. This website, Natural Medicines Database, is a terrific source for both consumers and medical professionals. …