Daniela Drake

Daniela Drake, M.D., M.B.A., is a former McKinsey & Co. consultant who is now a board-certified internist in private practice in Los Angeles.

ORGANIZED CRIME

Big Pharma Is America’s New Mafia

Pharmaceutical companies have more power than ever, and the American people are paying the price—too often with our lives.

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HEALTHY GUT

‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing

A new book focuses on gut bacteria as the key to a healthy weight. “Follow your gut” has a whole new meaning.

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LOSING IT

TV’s Most Important Show Is Blowing It

<p>Sixteen seasons in, <i>The Biggest Loser</i> continues to be a ratings winner. But its coaches and producers are losing an opportunity to really educate the public about the science of weight gain and loss.</p>

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PATIENT ON DOCTOR VIOLENCE

China’s Bloody Health Care Battle

Patient violence against doctors in China is shockingly common, and it’s increasing as more citizens get insured. Could the US see this kind of violence under Obamacare?

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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Listen to You

Assembly-line patient visits, poor care for the chronically ill, stacks of paperwork, and endless red tape: This is the life of the American physician.

Daniela Drake

Daniela Drake

Big Pharma Is America’s New Mafia

‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing

TV’s Most Important Show Is Blowing It

China’s Bloody Health Care Battle

Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Listen to You

Can Your FitBit Save Your Life?

I Got a Weed License in Minutes

This Is How We’ll Fix Health Care

How Obamacare Will Screw Black Doctors

Why You Shouldn’t Yelp Your Doctor