There is so much out there about vaccines — endless opinions and recommendations from doctors, experts, friends, family, celebrities, politicians — it…
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Americans believe in experts. We look to CPAs to complete our tax returns, lawyers to handle our disputes, plumbers to fix our…
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How squeaky brakes reminded this doctor of the joys of primary care
by Alexander Rakowsky MD March 23, 2018Our local media, in an effort to raise awareness and increase vaccination rates, devoted a lot of time to the unusually harsh…
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Tap water: an undervalued and overlooked key to health
by Alvin Chan MD MPH and Kimberly Ramirez-Chan MD MPH March 20, 2018Suffering from headaches? Drink more water. Feeling tired? Drink more water. Fighting the flu? Drink more water. Trying to lose weight? Drink…
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Lawmakers Weigh Pros And Cons Of Mandatory Screening For Postpartum Depression
by April Dembosky March 19, 2018Enlarge this image Wendy Root Askew with her husband Dominick Askew and their son. When the little boy (now 6) was born,…
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This pediatrician supports the National School Walkout. Here’s why you should, too.
by Niran S. Al-Agba MD March 13, 2018The National School Walkout is planned for March 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. and will last 17 minutes in honor of the…
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When preparations are underway for vaccinations to take place, my household becomes a war zone. The thought of an impending vaccine, to…
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I have a colleague who is a pediatrician in private practice in the suburbs. He has a great practice and loves his…