David Katz Healthcare Expert

David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, is the Founding Director (1998) of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, and former President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has published roughly 200 scientific articles and textbook chapters, and 15 books to date, including multiple editions of leading textbooks in both preventive medicine, and nutrition. He has made important contributions in the areas of lifestyle interventions for health promotion; nutrient profiling; behavior modification; holistic care; and evidence-based medicine. David earned his BA degree from Dartmouth College (1984); his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1988); and his MPH from the Yale University School of Public Health (1993). He completed sequential residency training in Internal Medicine, and Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He is a two-time diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and a board-certified specialist in Preventive Medicine/Public Health. He has received two Honorary Doctorates.

 
Long COVID is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Long COVID is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Along with the all-too-often coarse vernacular and crudely macabre humor of the medical wards, there is a generous infusion of barnyard wit. 

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Preventive Medicine in a Pandemic: of Cart and Horse

Preventive Medicine in a Pandemic: of Cart and Horse

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently made their customary headlines- in public health circles, at least- by concluding they really couldn’t conclude much about the value of lifestyle counseling in primary care.

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Pandemic Risks, Responses & Responsibilities: A Tale of Four (Bungled) Phases

Pandemic Risks, Responses & Responsibilities: A Tale of Four (Bungled) Phases

I will start by laying my cards on the table. 

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It’s 2022: DIEt or LIVEit?

It’s 2022: DIEt or LIVEit?

Well, friends - here we are. Happy 2022, in spite of it all.

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Simply Having an Omicron Christmastime

Simply Having an Omicron Christmastime

Friends- I really don’t want to be writing about COVID at Christmas. Traditionally this time of year, I am aiming at inspiration and aspiration, not exasperation.

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