Luis Soler Rivera cut his teeth writing for the medical field working on educational content and CME cases for WebMD and Medscape. A transplant from the Northeast, Luis enjoys music, art, and reading in addition to writing.
Posts by Luis Soler Rivera
Knowing Your Heart: Common Heart Problems
We all know a friend, family member or colleague with heart problems. Yet, most people don’t think much about their actual, physical, beating heart. What do you know about common heart problems? We spoke with two UVA heart health providers for more insight into heart health.
Are Sugar Substitutes Toxic for Your Gut?
Are sugar substitutes toxic for your gut? Recent research suggests that they may be. But is this the final word? We spoke with Amy Doran, MD, to learn more about sugar substitutes and gut toxicity.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Parkinson’s Disease: A Hard Road
Ozzy Osbourne, rock star and TV personality, recently revealed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. This movement disorder affects about 10 million people worldwide. Learn about Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism and getting support.
How to Change Doctors: 5 Helpful Tips for a Smooth Move
Sometimes, whether we plan to or not, we have to switch healthcare providers. Whatever the reason, there are a few important things to remember about how to change doctors. We spoke with Mohan Nadkarni, MD, who gave us some tips for a smooth transition.