Summer fun comes with its fair share of advice—but not all of it holds up. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, busts some of the most common summer safety myths, from the...
Vomiting and diarrhea caused by the stomach bug are common in children and typically resolve with at-home care. But how do you know when to manage it yourself and when...
It is that time of the month when your hormones are supposedly out of whack—everything annoys you, and it feels like a shark is attacking your abdominal area. As much...
It starts as an awkward moment at the dinner table—then suddenly, you can not swallow, and panic sets in. Is it just uncomfortable, or a true medical emergency? Emergency physician...
Sugar hides in more places than you think—and kids often get way more than recommended. With childhood obesity affecting nearly 1 in 5 elementary-aged children, pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explores...
Can the way a pregnant woman sleeps affect her baby’s health? A study suggests sleeping on your back in the third trimester may increase the risk of stillbirth, but experts...
Eating disorders are common among teens but remain a difficult topic for parents to address. Unlike picky eating or a focus on healthy habits, eating disorders involve extreme and obsessive...
When your child has a fever, it can be difficult to determine whether it is serious enough to see a pediatrician. Cindy Gellner, MD, goes over some myths and facts...
Early miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is common—the most common complication in pregnancy. Approximately one million American women experience a loss of pregnancy in the first twelve weeks. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...
Women react differently to trauma than men do, and the long-term effects of trauma can bring on complicated health consequences. Violence and abuse, specifically, are associated with chronic illnesses that...
Kidney stones have been referred to as “the worst pain in the world,” (besides childbirth, of course) and are becoming more common, especially in women. Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about...
Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can...
The occasional “knuckle rub” to an itching eye can feel relieving, especially as allergy season starts. However, according to Mark Mifflin, MD, professor of ophthalmology, chronic eye itching can lead...
Some parents may give their children a bottle of sports or energy drink as a "healthier" alternative to soda. But sports drinks should only be given to children who actually...
You have sprained your ankle. Maybe you twisted it during a run. Maybe you suffered a minor fall while skiing. It hurts and is swollen and needs some relief. Are...
In the United States, 18 percent of children under the age of 18—13 million children—live in a home struggling to put healthy food on the table. Food insecurity can have...
Being kind is good for your health. Practicing kindness improves health across four vital domains: physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, talks about the science behind why...
Research shows caffeine is a stressor in pregnancy, and babies with stress in the uterus are more likely to have health problems as children and adults, one of those problems...
A large-scale study shows a connection between the eating habits of women and the chance of developing breast cancer. More surprisingly, eating junk food late at night may increase your...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, killing more women each year than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined. Yet, lung cancer is also the most...
Parents know a sleep-deprived kid is a cranky kid, but lack of sleep can also have a negative impact on your child's health and performance in school. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
What happens to all that sugar when you drink a 64-ounce soda? Liver specialist Juan Gallegos, MD, tracks the consumption, absorption, and storage of sugar in our bodies. He talks...
