A new study by my colleagues at Kaiser Permanente in southern California found that compared to youths in the medium range of average weight, youths at the high end of av
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Children’s Mental Health Series:
Little Lies That Can Ruin Your Heart Health
Is it so bad to have a second piece of cake or to skip a week of exercising when you feel overwhelmed by work, kids, life? The experts say no, as long as you don’t conv
How to Reduce the Negative Effects of Social Media on Girls’ Mental Health
Tween and teen mental health was declining even before the pandemic, but anxiety, depression and hopelessness have skyrocketed since 2020. In the past year alone, Surgeon
Anxiety in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of enormous transition. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your third, pregnancy often comes with a roller coaster of emotions. Unsurprisingly, a
Tips From a Doctor on How to Keep Kids Healthy This Flu Season
Ahead of this school year, new guidance was released by the CDC which removed schools’ “test to stay” mandate and de-emphasized routine testing and screening
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Concerns in Kids
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus infection, or RSV, are surging throughout the country, including in our local area. We see on the news stories about hospitals being
When Do You Worry About a Tummy Ache?
It helps to have some basic knowledge about what can cause a tummy ache in kids.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
It’s not Just Postpartum Depression
Vaccines Are Essential for Children
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Too Much Sugar
How NOT to Sugar Coat Your Food Choices
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