Chronic kidney disease is on the rise in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. are…
Do you recall the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020? Many of us were locked down in our homes. Those who work on the frontlines had to…
Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving rapidly, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing new updates almost…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children five to 11 years old. This is a fantastic development and…
Recently, I went to my first fairly large social gathering in more than a year. I was fully vaccinated and the event was outdoors. I asked my trusted friends at…
I’ve written numerous posts talking about COVID-19 vaccination. I’ve discussed why the vaccines are so important, why you can trust in their safety, and how to navigate life after vaccination.…
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many of us have avoided leaving our homes to do anything that seems non-essential. For this reason, many children are now behind on their…
Ah, it’s summertime at last. Even in the heat and humidity, I still find there’s something special about this season. Maybe it’s the crickets singing in the afternoon and the…