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Feb 11, 2019
How Bad Is a Heart Murmur?
One of the most common “abnormal” behaviors is the heart murmur.
Jan 14, 2019
Tips for a Healthy Heart
Your heart takes care of you, so you should take care of it.
Sep 25, 2018
New Hope For Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart becomes dilated, or enlarged. This can occur due to a previous heart attack, or diseases of the heart.
Sep 17, 2018
Answers About Aspirin
One third of Americans over the age of 65 take an aspirin every day.
Sep 04, 2018
Could Your Apple Watch Save Your Life?
Your Apple watch is now a medical device.
Jan 10, 2018
Age and Heart Disease
It's never too early to protect yourself from heart disease.
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Is My Child in the Right Car Seat?
Nov 11, 2019
As a parent, you want to make sure your child is as safe as they can be when they're in a vehicle. But did you that the guidelines for car seats have changed several times over the past decade? Dr. Cindy Gellner explains the latest guidelines and how to keep your child safe in the car.
Play InterviewConstipation After Surgery Is Normal
Nov 7, 2019
It is common to have constipation after surgery, even if your surgeon didn't mention it during discharge. As high as 30 percent of women experience severe constipation in the days following the procedure. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones shares her strategies on how to prevent and treat post-surgery constipation.
Play InterviewHow to Survive Your Newborn’s Sleep Schedule
Oct 28, 2019
Newborns sleep on a schedule all their own—and it never fits with their parents' schedule. How long will your baby’s erratic sleep schedule last? When can a parent expect to get a full night’s rest again? Dr. Cindy Gellner has the answers to your questions.
Play InterviewHow 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.
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