Preparing for the new school year means a lot more than just buying school supplies. From medication forms and updated vaccines to vision checks and sleep routines, pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
Fertility conversations tend to focus on women, but men contribute 50% of the equation. John Smith, DO, explains how a man's diet, stress, weight, and health habits directly shape sperm...
Will shaving your baby’s head make their hair grow back thicker? Does cutting their hair before their first birthday cause bad hair? And can eating carrots or bread crusts actually...
From drain cleaners to dishwasher pods, many household products can cause devastating harm if swallowed. So what should you do if your child, or anyone, drinks something they should not...
Bone loss becomes a serious health concern as we age, especially for women after menopause. Nearly half of women over 60 will experience a fracture of the hip, wrist, or...
Most diets fail not because people lack willpower, but because restriction often leads to frustration and burnout. Registered dietitian Julie Metos, PhD, explains why your relationship with food changes when...
Sudden confusion in an older adult who is hospitalized is not just "part of aging." It is often delirium, a preventable medical emergency. Roxanne Weiss, MD, is a hospitalist, geriatrician...
Many parents worry that if their baby does not burp after a feeding, they will end up with gas, colic, or an upset stomach. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines the...
It is Sunday morning, your molar is throbbing, and your dentist is nowhere to be found. Do you ride it out, head to urgent care, or make a beeline for...
Perimenopause is more than a hormonal transition—it can also be a time of profound personal transformation. As the brain undergoes another period of change during midlife, many women find themselves...
Medications control most acid reflux, but for some patients, the volume of reflux keeps growing. Eric Volckmann, MD, a bariatric surgeon, explains how minimally invasive laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (GERD) works...
Yes, delusional disorder is a real, diagnosable condition. Distinct from schizophrenia, delusional disorder occurs when a person holds one or more fixed false beliefs while otherwise functioning normally. Tyler Durns...
Constipation is one of the most common concerns parents bring to their pediatrician, but knowing what is normal can be confusing. Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why every child’s poop patterns...
You take a softball straight to the forehead. It hurts, you are rattled, and now you are wondering: Is this just a bruise, or something more serious? Emergency physician Jeffrey...
The environment shapes more than the world around us. From air quality and chemical exposures to workplace conditions and early life experiences, the environments we live in can influence when...
Extreme cravings, headaches, fatigue, low energy, brain fog, gas, and bloating. Have you ever experienced a situation where you start eating healthier and instead of feeling better, you feel worse...
Although the terms are used interchangeably online, Botox and fillers are different substances with different uses that work in completely different ways. Sarah Akkina, MD, a facial plastic surgeon, explains...
Childhood obesity can have lasting effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and long-term health—but prevention starts much earlier than many parents realize. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why a child’s...
When it is dangerously hot outside and someone starts acting strangely or passes out, it could be more than just dehydration. Emergency physician Graham Brant-Zawadzki, MD, explains why heat stroke...
The menopause industry is booming, but not every product, test, or treatment is backed by good science. From hormone panels and compounded therapies to supplements, social media influencers, and telemedicine...
Half of the children who drown do so within 25 yards of their parents. Drowning is often silent, quick, and far less dramatic than most people expect. Emergency physician Scott...
A severe hand injury does not always mean permanent disability or amputation. Advances in reconstructive microsurgery now allow surgeons to restore remarkable levels of movement, strength, and sensation. Hand surgeon...
For young athletes, injuries happen—from sprained joints in sports like soccer or track, to dislocated shoulders on the football field. Orthopedic specialist Julia Rawlings, MD, talks about three of the...
When the room starts to spin and you feel disoriented and unsteady, it is natural to wonder if a trip to the ER is necessary. Emergency room physician Jeffrey Druck...
