Health Capsules
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Author(s)Michael A. Petti, M.D. (1961–2002)
Bron Smith (2002–present)
Bron Smith (2002–present)
Illustrator(s)Jud Hurd (1961–2002)
Current status/scheduleCurrent single-panel cartoon
| Health Capsules | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Michael A. Petti, M.D. (1961–2002) Bron Smith (2002–present) |
| Illustrator(s) | Jud Hurd (1961–2002) |
| Website | www |
| Current status/schedule | Current single-panel cartoon |
| Launch date | February 20, 1961 |
| Syndicate(s) | United Feature Syndicate |
| Genre(s) | Humor, Medicine |
Health Capsules is a comic strip syndicated by United Feature Syndicate since February 20, 1961.[1] The comic panel answers reader's health-related questions, accompanied by a humorous illustration. Health Capsules is currently produced by Bron Smith.
Health Capsules was originally produced by Dr. Michael A. Petti and cartoonist Jud Hurd, beginning in 1961 until 2002,[2] when it was taken over by Bron Smith.
Hurd was awarded the National Cartoonist Society Special Features Award for Health Capsules in 1978.