Vital Signs

"Death panel doc" is all about life

Right-wing boogeyman Ezekiel Emanuel is a persuasive advocate for humane reform. Doctors like me need his wisdom

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Aug 12, 2009

The Huffington Post is crazy about your health

Why bogus treatments and crackpot medical theories dominate "The Internet Newspaper"

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. July 30, 2009
Michael Jackson doctor went too far

The dermatologist who exposed the singer's medical history on "Larry King Live" committed a fundamental violation

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. July 13, 2009
Don't judge the chemo kid

Those who have been through the living hell of cancer treatment understand the Hausers' decision to run away

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. May 22, 2009
Oprah's bad medicine

Given her influence, it's a shame the TV star offers unbalanced health and medical advice.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. May 15, 2009

Swine flu: Don't panic!

While the virus does reveal some novel traits, so far most symptoms are not out of the ordinary.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. April 27, 2009
Physician, heal thy system

President Obama's ambitious healthcare reforms begin with doctors themselves -- if they take the medicine.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. March 18, 2009
Judging autism

Science has failed to convince many people that vaccines do not cause autism. Will last week's court ruling finally change their minds?

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. February 19, 2009
The fear about peanut allergies is nuts

Parents and medical groups are doing more harm than good stirring up worries about food allergies.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. February 5, 2009
Health for hard times

A recession is good for our health, argues a current study making the media rounds. It needs a second opinion.

By Rahul K. Parikh. M.D. December 22, 2008
Growth hormones for kids

Normal boys and girls are taking growth hormones for being short. That's a bad prescription.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. October 31, 2008
Playing the doctor card

I was aggravated by the treatment my mother was receiving in the hospital -- until I spoke up.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. September 26, 2008
Dr. Feelbad

Modern medical practice is burning out doctors. That's bad for our health and yours. We need a cure. But first I need a nap.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. August 29, 2008
When the bottom line overrides the Hippocratic oath

As a naive pediatric resident, I couldn't believe it when the surgeon called back and said we don't treat those kinds of patients.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. July 16, 2008
Healthcare needs you

Ask not what healthcare can do for you but what you can do, with incentives, for healthcare.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. June 19, 2008
Indiana Jones and the kingdom of fat kids

With childhood obesity at alarming rates, movie tie-ins to fast food are irresponsible. An open letter to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. May 21, 2008
Race and the white coat

Racial bias in doctors and healthcare workers is doing great harm. Is enough being done to stop it?

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. April 22, 2008
Of condoms, Clinton, Obama and McCain

Sex education regressed into the Dark Ages under Bush. Which candidate will now stand up for young persons' health?

By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. March 24, 2008