Tim Gower
Timothy Gower is an award-winning journalist who writes about health and medicine. His work has appeared in more than two dozen major magazines and newspapers, including Prevention, Reader’s Digest, and the Los Angeles Times.
Latest Articles by Tim Gower
What Causes Gastritis? How to Protect Your Gut
If you have persistent stomach distress, don’t take it lightly: It could be gastritis. Here’s how it’s caused and how to find relief.
8 Myths About Hepatitis C
The hepatitis C virus can cause serious liver damage if it’s not treated early. Following are eight myths about the disease.
When Is It Time for a Dementia Evaluation?
How do you know if changes in your loved one’s memory are serious and warrant an evaluation by a health professional—and how do you get him or her to go?
How Exercise Helps Control Diabetes
If you have diabetes, exercise is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. Learn about these new exercise guidelines from the ADA.
Immunotherapy: A Promising Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Immunotherapy offers new hope for men with castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Why Does Diabetes Raise Your Risk of Falling?
Living with diabetes can put you at greater risk for falls. Learn some of the reasons diabetes makes you more prone to falling and how to protect yourself.