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Oct 15, 2019
Halloween Eye Safety
One freaky sight you want to avoid is an eye infection caused by illegal colored contact lenses
Oct 07, 2019
Oh No, Lice!
You're head is itching just reading this.
Sep 27, 2019
Helping Kids Maintain a Healthy Weight
Start good habits at an early age.
Sep 24, 2019
Understanding PCOS
How we view PCOS is changing every day.
Sep 23, 2019
All About Your Thyroid
The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones directly into the blood, distributing them to various tissues.
Sep 20, 2019
Solutions for Sleep Apnea
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How to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, According to a Pediatrician
Oct 21, 2019
Teen pregnancy is something pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner sees far more often than you’d realize. What causes teens to get pregnant? Is it lack of parent involvement? Are kids too embarrassed to ask a parent about prevention? Learn the pediatrician's perspective on the causes of teen pregnancy and what parents can do to help prevent it.
Play InterviewWhat Causes Chest Pain in Your Child?
Oct 14, 2019
When a child complains about chest pain, it’s easy for parents to panic and assume it’s a heart problem or pneumonia. But it’s much more likely to be something less serious like costochondritis or precordial catch syndrome. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what these conditions are and how they’re treated.
Play InterviewIs Your Itchy Mouth Caused by Oral Allergy Syndrome?
Oct 4, 2019
Most people can recognize the typical signs of a food allergy: Hives. Swelling. Difficulty breathing. But what if eating certain foods just makes your mouth itchy? That’s called oral allergy syndrome. Learn about the condition and what you can do to help avoid the symptoms with Dr. Cindy Gellner.
Play InterviewWhat Options Are Available for Facial Rejuvenation at Any Age?
Oct 4, 2019
Seeing the signs of aging on your face can be difficult at any stage of life. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal covers all the different procedures available to reduce the signs of aging and prescribes what may work best for patients, whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s.
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