The holidays are here and with them come parties, get-togethers with family and friends and food, food, more food and drinks than I should consume. And, damn it all, that debauchery inevitably results in extra pounds.  It takes me months to lose the weight that I gained in just a few weeks and every year, my […] Read more…

Sniffle season is upon us. It seems as if everyone I know is sneezing and coughing and I don’t want any part of it. I’d like to stay cold-free this winter. But, if I do catch a cold, I’d like to minimize it as much as possible. Lenox Hill Hospital internist Keri Peterson, MD, a […] Read more…

Dressing up for Halloween? How about the kids? Well, before you transform yourself into a pussycat, vampire or presidential nominee, check out what dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe has to say about Halloween makeup. It’s not necessarily what you want to put on your face, or your kids. But the following Halloween makeup safety tips will help […] Read more…