Nicotine pouch use among U.S. high school students has almost doubled between 2023 and 2024, with flavored products becoming unpopular through social media influence. This disturbing trend has serious health risks, including addiction, harm to brain development, mouth irritation,...
I have what is known as late-onset, Juvenile Diabetes, often referred to as Type 1 Diabetes or T1D. Diagnosed in adulthood, the signs can often be missed and altogether misunderstood. Looking back prior to my second pregnancy, when I...
It’s my birthday (again!)—and with each year, my wish stays the same, but grows even stronger: I want to train 10,000 leaders so that 10 million kids have access to yoga and the skills they need to succeed in...
If you’ve ever found yourself yelling over spilled snacks or feeling your chest tighten when your child ignores you for the fifth time, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in good company. Talk to any group of moms in...
How good is your knowledge of children’s vision issues? From pink eye to learning disabilities, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. This back-to-school season, the American Academy of Ophthalmology shares some top eye health tips and facts for parents and...
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...
Once you become a food allergy parent, you will never stop advocating for prevention, treatment, and management. No matter what level of food allergy awareness you've had before experiencing the impacts of food allergies, you will quickly become an...
Forget the adorable but pointless baby gifts! Let’s talk about the ones that new parents will thank you for (and maybe even use at 3 in the morning).
Most schools across the Bay Area start in early August! Whatever happened to going back after Labor Day?! Nevertheless, we love school and want to be prepared for a quality and enriched school year. We've compiled some top picks...
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, many children (and adults!) feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. New routines, academic pressure, social challenges, and the loss of summer freedom can stir up big emotions. That's where...
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Carve the Turkey, Not Your Hand: Orthopaedic Experts Share Simple Steps...
As families prepare to gather around the table this Thanksgiving, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reminds home chefs to keep safety top...
