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Aug 13, 2019
Fighting Fire with Fire: Taking on Opioid Addiction
It seems counterintuitive to treat an addiction to a drug with another drug. However, that’s exactly the strategy in the current fight against the opioid epidemic.
Apr 22, 2019
Do You Have a Problem With Alcohol?
Help is available.
Apr 01, 2019
Concerns About Kratom
We all know about the danger posed by opioids. However, there’s another dangerous substance currently being used and abused that has received less attention.
Apr 20, 2017
Helping Kids Through Grief
The death of someone close during childhood can haunt a child throughout their lives. However, it doesn’t have to if children are allowed to go through the grieving process in their own time and in their own way.
Mar 02, 2017
After the Baby
A new baby brings big changes, but if you are feeling emotionally not-quite-right, know when to get help.
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What 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.
Play InterviewAlternatives to IVF to Help You Build Your Family
Oct 3, 2019
As a woman, we have so many choices in our lives now, but when it comes to getting pregnant we can’t always choose the right time. But there are options available for women who want to get pregnant. Dr. Kirtly Jones speaks with fertility specialist Dr. Joseph Letourneau about alternatives to in vitro fertilization and the choices available to help you build your family.
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