DR Forrest Swan Doctor of Medicine

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

Bombarded with scientific literature, continually attending education seminars, we opinion makers insisted heart disease resulted from the simple fact of elevated blood cholesterol.

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Army medic veteran, global health PhD student works to help homeless population

As a medic in the U.S. Army, Richard Southee was trained to deal with emergency medical situations that many civilian doctors may never encounter. Now a global health PhD student at ASU, he wants to use his experiences to help make impactful changes in the nonprofit sector.

Ear Piercing For Kids: Safety Tips From a Pediatrician

Riley Children’s Health offers children access to comprehensive care across Indiana, including at Riley Hospital for Children in downtown Indianapolis.

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

Can You Naturally Remove Skin Tags?

Skin tags start off small and fairly insignificant but they can quickly grow and become a problem both because of their appearance and the fact that they can get in the way.The good news about skin tags is that they are harmless and benign - made up of fibrous connective tissues. Find out more about getting rid of them...

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Average physicians are extraordinary

Take a pause to truly hear when your patient says thanks. Believe it. Savor it.

What Is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and Should You See One?

Heather Wakelee, MD: Why I Went into Medicine

Learn why Dr. Heather Wakelee, a thoracic oncologist at the Thoracic Cancer Program, wanted to become a doctor and focus specifically on lung cancer.

When medicine is big business, can the sick ever be healed?

Fran Quigley grew up in Indianapolis, the eighth of nine children. Raised Roman Catholic and steeped in the church’s social tradition, he says he grew up knowing medicine as a social good, one that everyone should have access to.

I worry I can't be a good mother and a good doctor

I’ve got a busy job as a GP, a toddler at home and another child on the way as well as exams to study for. Who’s going to lose out?

What kind of doctor are we breeding in medicine now?

The world of medicine has changed from one that promotes discovery and creativity to one that promotes productivity.

3 essential questions to ask your doctor at your next visit

As Ben Franklin said many moons ago, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When we talk about chronic diseases and cancer, prevention is paramount. We’d much rather prevent on the front

There are limits to what a careful physician can do

Sometimes, I think that that guiding principal of the medical profession, “first, do no harm,” is hopelessly out-of-date.

What You Can Expect From A Detox: A Functional Medicine Doctor Explains

Have you ever thought about doing a “detox” but weren’t really sure what that meant or what it would involve? As a doctor of functional medicine, I frequently have patients ask me about detoxes. Here's what I tell them.

Antidepressants: 7 Best Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Learn about treatment, effectiveness, side effects