In March 2021, I wrote an article for this blog about how and why you should wear a mask to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. At the time, case numbers were…
Stephen Higgins MD, FAAPMarch 17, 2022
Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their kidneys. These amazing organs usually just do their job without attracting any attention to themselves. But when they start…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMarch 8, 2022
Everyone deserves equal access to high-quality maternity care and equally positive health outcomes throughout their pregnancy, delivery, and early parenthood. This should be the standard regardless of their race, ethnicity,…
Patricia Guerra-Garcia, MDMarch 1, 2022
Despite being highly treatable when detected early, colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. The statistics of colorectal cancer among communities of color…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresMarch 1, 2022
Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the United States. It’s more and more common, and it has only gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. This subject is often…
Dr. Nita ThingalayaFebruary 16, 2022
Tamar E. Chansky, PhD helps us reimagine resilience; maybe it’s not what we think. Let’s recognize and cultivate resilience in ourselves and others.
Dr. Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.January 26, 2022
Ladies (or anyone with a cervix, no matter how you identify): I need to ask you something personal. This may be a bit uncomfortable, but I wouldn’t ask if it…
Dr. Nuria Lopez-PajaresJanuary 19, 2022
It’s hard to think of a time when we didn’t depend on technology for everything. We use it to communicate, pay bills, socialize, and even view our health benefits information.…
Laura RiebenJanuary 7, 2022
I am lifting my head up out of my pandemic fatigue and taking a moment to look on the bright side of things with you today. We certainly need it.…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosDecember 22, 2021
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