Top 5 Blogs on Healthcare

In today's world, people are bombarded each day with an endless supply of information about healthy living and wellness. However, it's always difficult to know which information out there offers the best tips for weight loss, exercise, illnesses and more. Yet for those seeking the best advice on these and other areas of healthy living, there are many great healthcare blogs that offer wonderful insight as well as a laugh now and then.

Weighty MattersWritten by Dr. Yoni Freedholf, this blog tackles the subject of weight loss and dieting with a combination of medical information and plenty of fun along the way. As the Director of the Bariatric Medical Institute, he's known for concentrating on topics related to weight loss. Recent discussions have included a chocolate milk study, soda taxes and funny videos about Coca-Cola.

James HamblinDr. Hamblin writes his blog for The Atlantic, and it's considered one of the best out there. Known for being able to write about technical medical subjects in ways everyone can understand, he writes about everything from herbal supplements and cold medicines to the latest exercise trends and sex.

In the PipelineWritten by Derek Lowe, this blog is considered to be intellectually-oriented and geared for the more serious reader. As a former scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, he gives a very insightful view of the drug industry and recent drug discoveries. A popular feature on this site is the section where pharmaceutical sales reps write about their own experiences within the industry, giving readers an inside view of the cutthroat world of drug sales and manufacturing.

Chris KresserFor readers who have an interest in alternative medicine, Chris Kresser's blog is the place to be. A best-selling author of numerous health books, he focuses on the many studies devoted to alternative medicine and attempts to discuss any flaws he finds in them. Along with this, he's also known for regularly posting a wide variety of healthy recipes.

Science of UsA blog known for providing easy-to-read health articles written in the classic New York magazine style that's been popular for years, readers can find articles on the latest treatments for various diseases as well as articles about the many physical and psychological differences between men and women. And for good measure, there are plenty of offbeat articles on such pressing topics as why some people are better at karaoke than others.

Gil Lederman is a certified medical doctor who specializes in Oncology and Internal Medicine. He currently resides in New York City and has a passion of educating people about health.