Kevin Campbell

Dr. Kevin Campbell is an assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of North Carolina and President, K-Roc Consulting LLC.

What can you do to protect yourself?

HEART HEALTH July 08, 2017

All red meat is not created equal -- Yes, it can be part of a heart healthy diet

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to more than 22,000 deaths each day. But, when it comes to diet and heart disease prevention,...

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Health Care March 06, 2017

An angry doctor's plea: Stop bickering and fix the ObamaCare mess

As a physician, I am fed up and angry. I am tired of watching and waiting for the Washington elite to do their jobs.

Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts to the HHS secretary nominee's Senate hearing

Health care February 10, 2017

Tom Price, as HHS secretary, will help Americans focus on prevention over treatment

Too often, the practice of medicine in the United States is focused on treatment. That's wrong.

John Goodman, president of the Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research, explains

White House January 26, 2017

Dear President Trump, please keep your promise -- A doctor's wish for health care

As a cardiologist, my top priority is the well-being of my patients.

Trump Transition January 18, 2017

The good, the bad and the future for Trump's HHS nominee

Rep. Tom Price has faced escalating criticism in the days leading up to his confirmation hearings.

President-elect says he will repeal and replace Affordable Care Act 'essentially simultaneously'

Health care January 12, 2017

Why this doctor is glad that Trump wants to take on big pharma (and protect Americans from drug makers' greed)

Healthcare reform has been a big part of the election of 2016.

Daryl Cura demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

HEALTHY LIVING December 30, 2016

Seven deadly habits to drop in 2017

It’s that time of the season when we tend to take stock of the year that’s passed and determine what we want to change in the year ahead. But why go year-to-year?

Remembering the actress and writer

HEART HEALTH December 28, 2016

Princesses (even Carrie Fisher) get sick, too: Women with heart disease are often ignored

The tragic death of actress and author Carrie Fisher this week, best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in “Star Wars”, has shocked the world.

Health care December 07, 2016

Dr. Kevin Campbell: The Cures Act could speed up FDA approvals. Will you still be safe?

The House of Representatives and the Senate have both passed legislation recently that has become known as the 21st Century Cures Act.

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump smiles as he arrives to speak at an election night rally, in New York. Late-night hosts combined punchlines and audience therapy as they addressed Trump's victory. Conan O'Brien asked his audience Wednesday if anyone needed a hug, then joked he called his old high school bully to congratulate him. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Health care November 30, 2016

Dr. Kevin Campbell: What a Trump presidency really means for Medicare

Now that President-elect Trump is beginning to form his Cabinet, there are many questions about how his administration will affect health care.