By the time I turned 40, I had gained and lost 40 pounds at least ten times. It started with the “freshman fifteen” plus another twenty-five in college. In medical school, I was introduced to sweetened coffee beverages, and I snacked on pretzels and candy to stay awake while studying. I got through overnight call during residency by using my meal tickets to buy chocolate-covered ice cream bars. And once ...
Read more...
![\"Quantcast\"/](\"//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-9b8RJMzccQ21I.gif\")
Past 6 Months
30 podcasts in 30 days: The Podcast by KevinMD launches this Monday
The Podcast by KevinMD | PodcastKeep insulting doctors, and good luck finding a physician in 10 years
Karen S. Sibert, MD | PhysicianStop the war on PAs and NPs
Brent Lacey, MD | PhysicianTaking food and drink away from doctors and nurses is just cruel
Edwin Leap, MD | PhysicianShould nurse practitioners complete medical residencies?
Anonymous | PhysicianOne person’s wasteful medical spending is another person’s income
Edward Hoffer, MD | PolicyWhy a new TV show offends physicians
Dr. Sara R. Ahronheim | Physician