By Teresa Liccardi, M.D. Do you know which disease the World Health Organization has deemed the No. 1 worldwide epidemic? Dental caries. In the United States, it is the most common disease in children affecting…
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D. The flu season is well upon us, and the national incidence of flu-like illness is still well above the epidemic threshold. I would like to review the safety and efficacy of some…
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D. So here we are at the beginning of another New Year and many of us have made wonderful resolutions for a fresh beginning this 2013. At www.usa.gov one can find…
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D. Natural disasters like Sandy leave their mark long after the event passes. We all realize that it will take months and years to recuperate from the physical burden of such devastating…
By Teresa Liccardi, M.D. “You pray for good health and a body that will be strong in old age. Good — but your rich foods block the gods’ answer and tie Jupiter’s hands.” Persius (34 AD -62 AD)…