David BeckerWhat I DoBoard certified cardiologist at Chestnut Hill Temple Cardiology and associate director of Preventive Cardiology at the Temple Heart and Vascular Institute.What cancer taught a Philly doctor about planning for retirement | Expert OpinionCancer can upend retirement plans. This Philly doctor shares his experience to help others plan ahead.David Becker Oct. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboardPaxlovid is an effective COVID-19 drug that may not be safe if you have these common health conditions l Expert OpinionPfizer's powerful new drug works when taken correctly, but it's no substitute for vaccination.David Becker Feb. 2, 2022Link copied to clipboardMedical mystery: An unusual case of congestive heart failureCongestive heart failure results in more hospitalizations than all kinds of cancer combined. In the U.S., five million people are affected, with 550,000 new cases every year.David Becker Nov. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboardCardiologist explains the many benefits of a low-sugar diet and how to get started | Expert OpinionSugar is everywhere — and in surprisingly high amounts in most foods. For example, most breads contain quite a bit of sugar, and skim milk contains 12 grams of sugar per cup.David Becker Aug. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboardMedical mystery: A surprising fix after years of shortness of breath and heart problemsThis 77-year-old man has had lifestyle-limiting chest discomfort for a long time. His case has always been a bit of a conundrum for his doctor of nearly 20 years.David Becker May 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard8 takeaways on the latest updates in COVID-19 treatment | Expert OpinionLet’s look at some of the latest information about treatment, prognosis and why some people are saying no to the vaccine.David Becker, For The Inquirer Jan. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboardA cardiologist on the new Pesco-Mediterranean diet, and what’s best for heart health | Expert OpinionPicking the right diet can be a challenge. Is your primary goal weight loss or heart health?David Becker Sept. 30, 2020Link copied to clipboardThe diet that could help you live another 10 years l Expert OpinionIf there were a treatment which could add up to ten years to your life, didn’t cost a lot and had no unpleasant side effects, would you want to hear more about it?David Becker April 13, 2022Link copied to clipboardThe top 10 heart health developments in 2021, according to a Philly cardiologistThe number one advance in cardiology in 2021, in this doctor's opinion, has been the discovery that medications once used for diabetes are now being used for other conditions that help the heart.David Becker Jan. 3, 2022Link copied to clipboardGot high blood pressure? Look at what’s on your plate — and in your glass. l Expert OpinionEven the most careful adherents of a healthy lifestyle may need to take medicine to reduce blood pressure.David Becker Oct. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboardA cardiologist answers 10 questions from readers about fish oil and heart disease l Expert OpinionI’m still not recommending the supplement to prevent heart disease. But that’s only the start of questions from readers of a recent Inquirer column.David Becker July 7, 2021Link copied to clipboardCan Vitamin D prevent COVID-19? The pros and cons of supplements used to treat and prevent diseasesA local cardiologist ranks nutraceutical in order of proven effectiveness, from most to least effective, for preventing COVID-19 and heart disease.David Becker March 30, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhilly cardiologist weighs in on whether fish oil can cut your heart attack risk | Expert OpinionDoes fish oil reduce the risk of having a heart attack? The answer lies in a story of two medications, with the unwritten last chapter likely to influence the sales of a multibillion-dollar drug.David Becker Dec. 16, 2020Link copied to clipboardA Philly cardiologist’s 10 tips to drop those COVID-19 pounds l Expert OpinionMany of my patients are gaining weight and skipping exercise. Here's the advice I give them to get them back on track.David Becker Sept. 1, 2020Link copied to clipboard10 reasons your blood pressure reading might not be accurate, and what to do about it | Expert OpinionIf it’s done incorrectly, you could wind up being undertreated or overtreated.David Becker March 25, 2022Link copied to clipboardTaking a daily aspirin for heart health is not an easy call l Expert OpinionThe original recommendation to take aspirin prophylactically goes back to the 1970s and '80s. But medical science has advanced, and so should your thinking on daily aspirin.David Becker Dec. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardPurdue bankruptcy settlement has this doctor thinking about pharma’s role in health care | Expert OpinionMedical professionals have the responsibility to ensure that the process of developing, prescribing, and administering drugs does not cause harm. Purdue illustrates how badly the process can go wrong.David Becker Sept. 2, 2021Link copied to clipboardCardiologist follows the science to a new conclusion on fish oil supplements l Expert OpinionI used to think these pills were harmless. Now I’m thinking differently.David Becker May 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardMedical mystery: An undiagnosed heart murmur signaled a larger concernA murmur is best described as the sound the heart makes when blood flows through one of the four valves. It can be benign or pathologic, where it can cause harm if not treated quickly.David Becker Feb. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboardRising drug costs overwhelm many seniors | Expert OpinionCoupons are available to bring costs down for the latest medical therapies and medications, but many people do not realize these coupons are only valid if you are under age 65.David Becker Nov. 12, 2020Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
What cancer taught a Philly doctor about planning for retirement | Expert OpinionCancer can upend retirement plans. This Philly doctor shares his experience to help others plan ahead.David Becker Oct. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboard
What cancer taught a Philly doctor about planning for retirement | Expert OpinionCancer can upend retirement plans. This Philly doctor shares his experience to help others plan ahead.David Becker Oct. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Paxlovid is an effective COVID-19 drug that may not be safe if you have these common health conditions l Expert OpinionPfizer's powerful new drug works when taken correctly, but it's no substitute for vaccination.David Becker Feb. 2, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Paxlovid is an effective COVID-19 drug that may not be safe if you have these common health conditions l Expert OpinionPfizer's powerful new drug works when taken correctly, but it's no substitute for vaccination.David Becker Feb. 2, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Medical mystery: An unusual case of congestive heart failureCongestive heart failure results in more hospitalizations than all kinds of cancer combined. In the U.S., five million people are affected, with 550,000 new cases every year.David Becker Nov. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Medical mystery: An unusual case of congestive heart failureCongestive heart failure results in more hospitalizations than all kinds of cancer combined. In the U.S., five million people are affected, with 550,000 new cases every year.David Becker Nov. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Cardiologist explains the many benefits of a low-sugar diet and how to get started | Expert OpinionSugar is everywhere — and in surprisingly high amounts in most foods. For example, most breads contain quite a bit of sugar, and skim milk contains 12 grams of sugar per cup.David Becker Aug. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Cardiologist explains the many benefits of a low-sugar diet and how to get started | Expert OpinionSugar is everywhere — and in surprisingly high amounts in most foods. For example, most breads contain quite a bit of sugar, and skim milk contains 12 grams of sugar per cup.David Becker Aug. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Medical mystery: A surprising fix after years of shortness of breath and heart problemsThis 77-year-old man has had lifestyle-limiting chest discomfort for a long time. His case has always been a bit of a conundrum for his doctor of nearly 20 years.David Becker May 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Medical mystery: A surprising fix after years of shortness of breath and heart problemsThis 77-year-old man has had lifestyle-limiting chest discomfort for a long time. His case has always been a bit of a conundrum for his doctor of nearly 20 years.David Becker May 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
8 takeaways on the latest updates in COVID-19 treatment | Expert OpinionLet’s look at some of the latest information about treatment, prognosis and why some people are saying no to the vaccine.David Becker, For The Inquirer Jan. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
8 takeaways on the latest updates in COVID-19 treatment | Expert OpinionLet’s look at some of the latest information about treatment, prognosis and why some people are saying no to the vaccine.David Becker, For The Inquirer Jan. 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A cardiologist on the new Pesco-Mediterranean diet, and what’s best for heart health | Expert OpinionPicking the right diet can be a challenge. Is your primary goal weight loss or heart health?David Becker Sept. 30, 2020Link copied to clipboard
A cardiologist on the new Pesco-Mediterranean diet, and what’s best for heart health | Expert OpinionPicking the right diet can be a challenge. Is your primary goal weight loss or heart health?David Becker Sept. 30, 2020Link copied to clipboard
The diet that could help you live another 10 years l Expert OpinionIf there were a treatment which could add up to ten years to your life, didn’t cost a lot and had no unpleasant side effects, would you want to hear more about it?David Becker April 13, 2022Link copied to clipboard
The diet that could help you live another 10 years l Expert OpinionIf there were a treatment which could add up to ten years to your life, didn’t cost a lot and had no unpleasant side effects, would you want to hear more about it?David Becker April 13, 2022Link copied to clipboard
The top 10 heart health developments in 2021, according to a Philly cardiologistThe number one advance in cardiology in 2021, in this doctor's opinion, has been the discovery that medications once used for diabetes are now being used for other conditions that help the heart.David Becker Jan. 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
The top 10 heart health developments in 2021, according to a Philly cardiologistThe number one advance in cardiology in 2021, in this doctor's opinion, has been the discovery that medications once used for diabetes are now being used for other conditions that help the heart.David Becker Jan. 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Got high blood pressure? Look at what’s on your plate — and in your glass. l Expert OpinionEven the most careful adherents of a healthy lifestyle may need to take medicine to reduce blood pressure.David Becker Oct. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Got high blood pressure? Look at what’s on your plate — and in your glass. l Expert OpinionEven the most careful adherents of a healthy lifestyle may need to take medicine to reduce blood pressure.David Becker Oct. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A cardiologist answers 10 questions from readers about fish oil and heart disease l Expert OpinionI’m still not recommending the supplement to prevent heart disease. But that’s only the start of questions from readers of a recent Inquirer column.David Becker July 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A cardiologist answers 10 questions from readers about fish oil and heart disease l Expert OpinionI’m still not recommending the supplement to prevent heart disease. But that’s only the start of questions from readers of a recent Inquirer column.David Becker July 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Can Vitamin D prevent COVID-19? The pros and cons of supplements used to treat and prevent diseasesA local cardiologist ranks nutraceutical in order of proven effectiveness, from most to least effective, for preventing COVID-19 and heart disease.David Becker March 30, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Can Vitamin D prevent COVID-19? The pros and cons of supplements used to treat and prevent diseasesA local cardiologist ranks nutraceutical in order of proven effectiveness, from most to least effective, for preventing COVID-19 and heart disease.David Becker March 30, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly cardiologist weighs in on whether fish oil can cut your heart attack risk | Expert OpinionDoes fish oil reduce the risk of having a heart attack? The answer lies in a story of two medications, with the unwritten last chapter likely to influence the sales of a multibillion-dollar drug.David Becker Dec. 16, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Philly cardiologist weighs in on whether fish oil can cut your heart attack risk | Expert OpinionDoes fish oil reduce the risk of having a heart attack? The answer lies in a story of two medications, with the unwritten last chapter likely to influence the sales of a multibillion-dollar drug.David Becker Dec. 16, 2020Link copied to clipboard
A Philly cardiologist’s 10 tips to drop those COVID-19 pounds l Expert OpinionMany of my patients are gaining weight and skipping exercise. Here's the advice I give them to get them back on track.David Becker Sept. 1, 2020Link copied to clipboard
A Philly cardiologist’s 10 tips to drop those COVID-19 pounds l Expert OpinionMany of my patients are gaining weight and skipping exercise. Here's the advice I give them to get them back on track.David Becker Sept. 1, 2020Link copied to clipboard
10 reasons your blood pressure reading might not be accurate, and what to do about it | Expert OpinionIf it’s done incorrectly, you could wind up being undertreated or overtreated.David Becker March 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
10 reasons your blood pressure reading might not be accurate, and what to do about it | Expert OpinionIf it’s done incorrectly, you could wind up being undertreated or overtreated.David Becker March 25, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Taking a daily aspirin for heart health is not an easy call l Expert OpinionThe original recommendation to take aspirin prophylactically goes back to the 1970s and '80s. But medical science has advanced, and so should your thinking on daily aspirin.David Becker Dec. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Taking a daily aspirin for heart health is not an easy call l Expert OpinionThe original recommendation to take aspirin prophylactically goes back to the 1970s and '80s. But medical science has advanced, and so should your thinking on daily aspirin.David Becker Dec. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Purdue bankruptcy settlement has this doctor thinking about pharma’s role in health care | Expert OpinionMedical professionals have the responsibility to ensure that the process of developing, prescribing, and administering drugs does not cause harm. Purdue illustrates how badly the process can go wrong.David Becker Sept. 2, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Purdue bankruptcy settlement has this doctor thinking about pharma’s role in health care | Expert OpinionMedical professionals have the responsibility to ensure that the process of developing, prescribing, and administering drugs does not cause harm. Purdue illustrates how badly the process can go wrong.David Becker Sept. 2, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Cardiologist follows the science to a new conclusion on fish oil supplements l Expert OpinionI used to think these pills were harmless. Now I’m thinking differently.David Becker May 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Cardiologist follows the science to a new conclusion on fish oil supplements l Expert OpinionI used to think these pills were harmless. Now I’m thinking differently.David Becker May 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Medical mystery: An undiagnosed heart murmur signaled a larger concernA murmur is best described as the sound the heart makes when blood flows through one of the four valves. It can be benign or pathologic, where it can cause harm if not treated quickly.David Becker Feb. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Medical mystery: An undiagnosed heart murmur signaled a larger concernA murmur is best described as the sound the heart makes when blood flows through one of the four valves. It can be benign or pathologic, where it can cause harm if not treated quickly.David Becker Feb. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Rising drug costs overwhelm many seniors | Expert OpinionCoupons are available to bring costs down for the latest medical therapies and medications, but many people do not realize these coupons are only valid if you are under age 65.David Becker Nov. 12, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Rising drug costs overwhelm many seniors | Expert OpinionCoupons are available to bring costs down for the latest medical therapies and medications, but many people do not realize these coupons are only valid if you are under age 65.David Becker Nov. 12, 2020Link copied to clipboard