“Try this,” whispers Kate Winslet as I wander past the Lancôme counter. “Your glowing skin will thank you.” The consequences of a…
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Does work-life balance really exist for young mothers pursuing medical careers?
by Sheindel Ifrah March 14, 2019As our society’s awareness of mental-health issues increases, the idea of balancing personal and professional life has become a central topic of…
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Motrin vs. Tylenol for children: A pediatrician explains
by Jennifer Trachtenberg MD March 12, 2019As a pediatrician, I am asked by worried parents about what they should give their child with a fever, Motrin (ibuprofen) or…
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Prescription for a healthy heart: pediatric-driven partnerships
by Gerard Martin MD March 8, 2019For pediatric cardiologists, February, National Heart Month, is a special time. We share health tips in the hospital and talk about heart…
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To parents who have lost children: We never forget your children
by Quinn Bensi MD March 7, 2019Her name was Callie (identifying information changed). She was four years old. She loved glitter and princesses and anything sparkly. She was…
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If you’re a parent who is still on the fence, trying to decide whether or not to vaccinate your children, I’m going…
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The United States spends more of their GDP on health care than any other developed nation, and yet it produces some of…
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Here’s why pediatricians ask about trauma and violence
by Nerissa Bauer MD MPH February 28, 2019As a behavioral pediatrician, I see children with behavior problems. Kids with aggression, kids who have been kicked out of multiple daycares…