After a successful run in grade school and high school, I attended college at Syracuse University, where he met my long-time friend, and regular contributor to Your Health First, Chuck Garcia.
After Medical School, I did specialized training in Internal Medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology (liver) between medical centers in New York and Nebraska. Since 1994, I have been a leader in the Texas Medical Center organizing the Liver Transplant programs at University of Texas, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, and The Methodist Hospital.
For the past 4 years, I have hosted Your Health First, the most consumer oriented health program on radio. The opportunity to share health and wellness information with the public is a great thrill for me. Every Monday morning I host the Medical Minute during the morning news program, and on Friday morning, host House Calls, where I answer questions from listeners with Lana and JP.
In my spare time, I enjoy making pizza, backpacking, and spending time with my family.
Medical Minute
2011
June 1st 
Goodbye Food Pyramid
May 31st Benefits of Breast Feeding
May 23rd Does Coffee Help Fight Against Prostate Cancer?
May 9th Call 911 After A Stroke
Apr. 25th Cholesterol Control
Apr. 18th More Patients, Less Care?
Apr. 11th Lung Cancer
Apr. 4th Liver Disease
Mar. 28th World Salt Awareness Week
Mar. 21st Dukan Diet
Mar. 14th Mediterranean Diet
Mar. 7th Simple Fever
Feb. 28th Red Meat Risks
Feb. 21st Self-Mutilation Videos
Feb. 14th Diet Soda
Feb. 7th Childhood BMI
Jan. 31st Heart Disease For Women
Jan. 24th Childhood CVD Risks
Jan. 17th 10,000 Steps Per Day
2010Blueberries and demetiaVaccines needed as we ageValue of Milk Thistle and Magnet HospitalsFlax Seed health benefits and lowering blood pressure What is 'metabolic syndrome'? Smoker's cough questionConnection between brain development and binge drinkingDr. Galati answers your questions on swine flu, or H1N1.How affective is hot tea in fighting diseases?New warnings for meat eaters... May be a link between the amount of sleep you get and diabetes.Colon Cancer Awareness MonthCoping with Daylight Saving Time5 New Year's Resolutions for WomenAcetaminophen ToxicityColon Cancer ResearchOnline Ranking of DocsTeens and Drug AbuseThanksgiving/Turkey SafetyDementia and TreatmentBreast CancerCar SurfingCold and CoughSuicide RiskMeningitis
We've all coughed or gagged because a co-worker wore way too much perfume, cologne, or body spray at work. Not only can the smell be overpowering, but it can also trigger the allergies of your co-workers. Some are suggesting that all of these fragrances should be left out of the work place. What do you think?
Overtime:
Working too much? Turns out it could effect your mental health.
Does It Work?
There have been several success stories to come out of the NBC reality show "The Biggest Loser", but some are worried about "fueling negative attitudes". A recent article on WebMD "weighs" in.
This video probably doesn't help...
Interesting story on the effects of the ipod and ipad on your children's health. Seems like we've heard the same things about cell phones and TV before, decide for yourself.
Candy Or Medicine
No, this isn't a choice, of course we'd all prefer candy. But for some medication in pill form, it can be hard to tell the difference between it and candy like M&M's or Skittles. Take the test for yourself; see if you can tell the difference.
Candy Or Medicine: Take The Test
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