by Mohamed Ally, MD Not too long ago, it wasn’t uncommon for high school bathrooms to be consumed with teens huffing and puffing on cigarettes between classes. These days,…
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A little preparation and extra comfort go a long way for a child facing surgery. From the weeks leading up to surgery to the no-food directive the night before and…
Vaccines are not just for children. There are vaccinations for adults that protect against several preventable diseases, including influenza, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (also known as whooping cough), human papilloma virus…
Shortly after 15-year-old Anna Thompson was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a newborn, she had to spend thirty minutes three times a day participating in what is known as chest…
Death is inevitable and loss can be devastating. Melissa Face offered her own strategies for managing grief with kids and talked to local families, too.
Why kids vape, how to help them stop, and why talking to your kids about the stupid things* you did as a parent is so important. (*Talking to you ex-smoker!)
Depression makes you feel like the whole world is on your shoulders, dragging you down. Most days, it feels like gravity gets the best of you. All you want to do is…
Getting your baby to sleep can be a challenge for the modern multi-tasking parent. After working extra hours or taking care of never-ending household chores, laying your baby down to…
I quit my job because of a health issue. Now my wife is the sole breadwinner, and I’m a stay-at-home Dad. I feel like such a loser… I should be…
Fall is one of my favorite seasons with pumpkins, apple picking, pulling out cozy sweaters for a brisk walk, and drinking warm apple cider. Fall is also the time to…
Vaccines and vaccination will always be polarizing, but the science on this reveals that vaccines save lives. Public health depends on keeping kids up to date.
Relatively speaking, most children are very aware of family routines. They know where their toys are, what time they need to go to school, and what to expect when interacting…