If you have lung problems such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic cough, viral or bacterial infections, you could find no better doctor in Florida than Dr. Bipin C. Bhatt of the Soham Pulmonary Group. He also treats sleep and snoring problems. ...more

May 21, 2009

Bacteria can cause potentially fatal infections that can spread along the bloodstream and attack organs such the lungs or bladder. With bacteria increasingly showing resistance to standard antibiotic drugs, this is a growing, if somewhat under-reported, human health risk. ...more

November 19, 2008

If you put your feet in the wrong hands, you may end up wishing you could hide them away in your winter boots. ...more

August 7, 2008

A baffling phenomenon known as sudden infant death syndrome is one of the leading causes of death for children younger than 1. Now, British researchers say they may have found a contributing factor: bacteria. ...more

May 30, 2008

"I heard Jenny constantly coughing at 2 o'clock this morning," Jenny's mom told me. "She was burning up with fever. I don't understand — she was just fine last night when she went to bed, maybe a little less active than usual. I gave her fever medication, and she went back to sleep. This morning, she has no fever; she's active and has some mild cold symptoms. I'm not sure what to do. I feel guilty sending her to school, but she wants to go. Shall I keep her home today? I would have to call in to my job." ...more

December 7, 2007

I have a confession to make. I'm a bit of a germophobe. ...more

September 14, 2007