I care very much about writing accurate health stories. Too much misleading and just plain incorrect information about health exists on the internet.

Living With Uncertainty
In this Q & A, I spoke with Ann Silberman, a Sacramento mother and grandmother who has had Stage IV breast cancer for years. Though she clearly understands the gravity of her health status, Silberman maintains a sense of humor and an optimistic outlook.

Advance Care Directives: Good for Everyone
It was eye-opening to speak with hospice expert Dr. Ira Byock, founder and chief medical officer for the Institute for Human Caring of Providence Health and Services in Torrance. Here he explains why it’s so important to making your wishes known about death and dying long before the end.

The Impact of Not Getting Vaccinated (text and video)
People around the world resist getting vaccinations that prevent life-threatening illnesses. In this story, I looked at the reasons why, and worked with a videographer who told the story of whooping cough, measles and polio outbreaks around globe.

Taking Your Life In Your Hands
This is the story about three very different women of different ages and how they manage to live with serious health conditions — and their fears.

Like Mother, Like Daughter
When this 25-year-old woman found out she was pregnant, she couldn’t wait to tell her mother. Little did she know, her 46-year-old mother wanted to tell her the same thing.

An Abortion in Your Past, What it Means for Your Future
Many women say it was a wake-up call, making them change their approach to relationships and intimacy.