Lipi Roy, MD, MPH, Contributor

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10 Tips To Achieving A Healthy Holiday Gathering

Here are some ways to tackle food, family and frenzy in as healthy a way as possible.

If Laughter Is The Best Medicine, Why Are So Many Comedians In Poor Health?

A comic’s atypical schedule isn’t conducive to the healthiest lifestyle. Here’s a doctor’s glimpse of the medical issues hiding behind the funny facade.

Why Are Young People Getting Type 2 Diabetes In Distressing Numbers?

Young adults are getting diabetic complications by their early 20s.

Black Girls Rock…So Why Aren’t They Getting The Healthcare They Need And Deserve?

My patient, Carla, a 38-year-old black mother with HIV, diabetes and cocaine addiction, always felt invisible.

What Do A Grand Slam Tennis Champion, Drug Overdose And A Healthcare App Have In Common?

Tennis pro, Murphy Jensen, struggled with and overcame addiction. Now he’s helping others do the same.