Hashemi Zia MD

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

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6 Heart Health Mistakes Made by Women—and How to Avoid Them

Even though you think you’re being careful, it’s still easy to slip up when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Johns Hopkins experts give tips on how to stay on trackResearch ShowsTake Diabetes SeriouslyWomen under 60 who have diabetes have up to four times the risk of developing coronary artery disease as women without diabetes, Johns Hopkins research has shown—much higher than…

20 Tips for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Prevention is key to avoiding urinary tract infections in women in men and may include changes in personal hygiene, sex practices, and even your underwear.

How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful or difficult moments. Learn how you can help your child develop this important skill by setting aside ten minutes each day.

What To Expect When You Visit Your Primary Care Physician

During your first visit, your primary care provider will focus on collecting information that will help them get a better understanding...

The 28 highest paying specialties for doctors

Even the lowest earning medical specialty on our list earns $125,700 more than the national average annual income of $73,300.

How to Research/Find a Doctor or Dentist

How to target your search to find your ideal doctor or dentistHow to find doctors accepting your health planHow to research your current doctor/ dentistHow to search for their office (cross-­‐ reference information with the U.S. business file)

The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

Do You Really Need Both a Gynecologist and a Primary Care Doctor?

If you don't have any major medical problems, is it really necessary to have both a primary care doctor and an ob-gyn? Health's medical editor weighs in on how to decide the number of doctors and health specialists you see.

As Doctor's Age Climbs, So Does Patient Death Rate

How Do You Decide What Information to Believe?

In a time of heightened political polarization and an avalanche of messages and news sources, tell us how you get your information.

The need for primary care teams

Health systems with more primary care do better by the people they serve. Their patient populations are healthier, live longer, and have fewer disparities in outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and income.

How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession

Nine of 10 doctors discourage others from joining the profession, and 300 physicians commit suicide every year. When did it get this bad?