Yatinder M Singhal 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, […]

10 Great Underrated Whiskeys You Need to Know About

A too-cautious approach to buying booze might be causing you to miss out on something great, like these underrated whiskeys.

10 things plastic surgeons won’t tell you

Beauty is more than skin deep — so this is going to hurt. What to know before you and your wallet go under the knife for cosmetic treatments.

Tattoo regret: How many people are removing their ink?

See how far laser technology has come, you might just be able to erase it completely.

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Things Your Family Doctor Wants You to Know

Patients often seek out specialists to fix what ails them. But often, a family physician is more than capable of handling health needs as these practicing doctors explain.

Can family doctors diagnose you with anxiety disorders?

I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…

What's Right for Your Child: Family Doctor or Pediatrician?

Family doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages. Here's why you should consider taking your child to a family doctor.

4 Things to Look For During Your Search For a Family Doctor

What to look for during your family doctor search.

Yes, I am a Rhodes Scholar who is "just" a family doctor. Here's why.

Yes, I am a family doctor. And I couldn’t be prouder of my choice.

Are physical examinations by family doctors still needed?

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on.

Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More

A study suggests that coordinated care, led by a family doctor who is judicious about referring patients to specialists, leads to cost savings.

Why sometimes you need to be your family's doctor

I know there are many factors that influenced the circumstances of his death, but I can’t help but feel that I’m one of those factors.

5 Benefits of Using Concierge Medicine for Geriatric Doctors

Geriatric doctors don’t experience the same demands as general practice doctors. So how do geriatric patients benefit from concierge care?

Family medicine or internal medicine doctor?

The Doctor Diaries: What Physicians Wish Patients Knew

Doctors reveal what they would like to tell patients about their office visits, from a physician's deepest fears to why you're waiting so long.

Are millennial doctors ready for 21st century medicine?

I believe how millennial doctors are educated may make them less adequately prepared than previous generations.