Health & Wellness

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, is the most common vision issue among children and young adults. Myopia happens as a result of the eyeball growing too much lengthwise - from front to back - which impacts the...

Editor's Note: The California Partners Project conducted a statewide listening tour with California mothers, parents, and caregivers to understand how they navigated the integration of technology and devices into most aspects of their children's lives. These evolving toolkits and best practices are...

Your family's ultimate guide to the vibrant season of spring around the San Francisco Bay Area! Columbia Allergy is the nation’s leading network of renowned allergists and immunologists specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with environmental...

Baby massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that promotes bonding between parents and their infants while offering numerous physical and emotional benefits. Through soothing touch, parents can help improve their baby’s sleep, digestion, and circulation, among other things. Here...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. To help raise awareness and share expert insights, Dr. Pedro T. Ramirez, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology...

Women's bodies are incredible and the transformative process of pregnancy is no walk in the park. Gone are the days when expecting women were seen as fragile and weak (thankfully!); the benefits of prenatal exercise are now well-documented for...

Driving in San Francisco sucks. Let’s just all agree to that. When we first moved here and looked at a map, I remember thinking how accessible the city looked. Our new apartment was only going to be 2.5 miles...

All mamas deserve an oasis of relaxation and self-care in their own homes. We asked Michelle Harris, TV host of Alive and Well TV, for tips on how to create the perfect spa for both mommy and baby at home. Keep calm...

Editor’s Note: This video is part of the ongoing allergy series in partnership with Columbia Allergy. To learn more about allergies, eczema, and related topics, please refer to our Allergy Guide! We found out our son had a food allergy when he was...

Back-to-School is an exciting and often nerve-wracking time for families. Anticipation mixed with nerves flows between kids and parents - often equally. It can be a cycle of comforting combined with crying - including tears of joy - for...