Feeling discomfort when eating hot or cold foods? Tooth sensitivity can be more than just a minor annoyance鈥攊t could signal a deeper issue. David Okano, MD, breaks down what different...
Are you pregnant and unsure about vaccinations? Katie Ward, DNP, offers expert advice on which vaccines are safe and recommended for a mother during pregnancy. Learn why the flu shot...
Uncertainties can cause stress on both the mind and body, but not thinking about the uncertainties can be a difficult thing to do. Psychiatrist Benjamin Chan, MD, shares three key...
Early miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is common鈥攖he most common complication in pregnancy. Approximately one million American women experience a loss of pregnancy in the first twelve weeks. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...
Stress is a natural response in our bodies, but when experienced chronically, it can take a serious toll on physical health. When faced with a stressor鈥攚hether it is a challenging...
Halloween is filled with spooky fun and sugary treats, but for kids with food allergies, it can be genuinely scary. Pediatrician Ellie Brownstein, MD, provides parents with strategies to ensure...
Traveling by airplane with children can be a daunting task. But with the right preparation, it does not have to be stressful. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares essential tips for...
PTSD is not just a soldier's burden. It is something PTSD expert Steven Sugden, MD, MPH, MSS, says affects as many as one in five men sometime in their lifetime...
Older women are particularly vulnerable to fragility fractures as their bones thin with age. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about the factors affecting women鈥檚 bone health and the...
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a pattern of behaviors that disturbs the normal ability to function and interact with other people and occurs mostly in children. Every child gets a...
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be alarming for new parents鈥攂ut does your child's tongue actually need to be clipped? Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths and facts about a frenotomy, from the...
Navigating social interactions can be challenging for those on the autism spectrum, leading to feelings of loneliness or fear of being disliked. Social worker Court Allred shares simple, practical strategies...
Women react differently to trauma than men do, and the long-term effects of trauma can bring on complicated health consequences. Violence and abuse, specifically, are associated with chronic illnesses that...
Kidney stones have been referred to as 鈥渢he worst pain in the world,鈥 (besides childbirth, of course) and are becoming more common, especially in women. Kirtly Jones, MD, talks about...
Abdominal pain, bloating, and gas can be caused by any number of problems, but diverticulitis is a common source of those symptoms. It is an infection of the large intestine...
On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Joshua Speirs, MD, shares insights into the typical diagnoses he encounters, debunks common misconceptions about pediatric orthopedics, and...
If you have been happy with the care from your family physician throughout your life, you might question whether you even need a geriatric specialist. Mark Supiano, MD, executive director...
TikTok is teeming with nutrition advice, but how much of it should you actually swallow? This episode cuts through the noise of viral diet trends, examining claims from oatmeal鈥檚 effect...
If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder syndrome...
Is your child's screen time causing more tantrums? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, reveals how excessive digital exposure can lead to emotional challenges in kids. Discover strategies to mitigate anger issues...
A heart attack affects both men and women, but the symptoms can present differently. Many women may even dismiss the signs. Cardiologist John Ryan, MD, discusses why women's symptoms tend...
Health policy refers to the decisions, plans, and actions taken to achieve specific health care goals within a society. Globally, health policy plays a pivotal role in addressing issues such...
As many women are faced with the challenges of establishing a career path and finding a stable partner, starting a family is now happening later in life. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...