Clear, trustworthy health information from Dr. Arun Sharma, MD, a practicing internal medicine and critical care physician. No jargon, no scare tactics: just what a condition is, what the headlines actually mean, and when to see a doctor.
When a health story hits the headlines, a new outbreak like mpox or measles, an updated COVID or flu recommendation, a new vaccine or medication, it's hard to know what's real and what's noise. This section carries short, physician-written explainers on current health topics, updated as the news changes, so you can get the facts from a doctor instead of a rumor.
The green-card medical exam, from a USCIS-designated civil surgeon in San Jose.
Condition guidesPlain-English guides to the conditions we see most in primary care.
Warning signs, how it's diagnosed (A1c and glucose), and how it's managed day to day.
Read guide →Medical weight loss, GLP-1 medications, and why metabolic health is about more than the scale.
Read guide →The "silent" condition, why it matters, what your numbers mean, and how to bring it down.
Read guide →Good vs. bad cholesterol, what the numbers mean, and when treatment is worth it.
Read guide →Chronic breathing conditions, common triggers, and how they're treated.
Read guide →Prevention, vaccines, and knowing when a cold or flu needs a doctor.
Read guide →Current guidance on testing, treatment, and staying up to date on boosters.
Read guide →What HPV is, the cancers it can cause, and who should be vaccinated.
Read guide →Reading is a start, but nothing replaces a real conversation with a doctor. Book a visit with Dr. Sharma, in person or by video across California.