A majority of children will not develop 20/20 vision until they are four to six years old. During those first few years, what should parents do to make sure their...
The profession of medicine is rooted in an ancient foundation of character and caring. But how does the Hippocratic Oath pertain to modern health care and the complex ecosystem of...
Equity, diversity, and inclusion work is never easy. It requires that we face our flaws and grapple with challenging questions. How do we foster civil discourse so that people with...
For many, the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic, an EDI reckoning, and record levels of burnout have radically changed the way we think about our professional and personal lives. With...
Medical school isn't easy—the work is complex, the schedule is demanding, and students need mental endurance to balance all of their responsibilities. But with the right support, they can find...
Health care and medical education have traditionally been centered in big cities. But 20% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas—and only 5% of applicants to medical school come...
A positive HIV diagnosis is not something to be taken lightly, but with modern treatments, the diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. Today’s HIV-positive patients can expect to live...
About half of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. Not every pregnancy journey is the same, and with the spectrum of an unplanned pregnancy comes a spectrum of different...
Life fundamentally changes the day a man becomes a father. Two months ago, Troy became a dad, and we wanted to check in and see how he is doing. Troy...
Pick out the perfect toy for your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews this holiday season by knowing how it helps their physical, mental, and social development. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD...
Your family’s medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is National Family History day and is...
Do you know what's fun? Hearing guys talk about what they are grateful for in their lives. Who would have guessed? And many men are also surprised that simply expressing...
The rate of eating disorders among children under 12 has increased by 119% since 2020. Anorexia is the third most common chronic disorder among kids, behind asthma and obesity. Pediatrician...
No one likes to be poked with a needle, whether for a vaccine or a blood draw. But for children, getting a shot at the doctor's office can be frightening...
To some guys, sleep can seem so easy, a baby can do it. And for guys that may have the occasional restless night or early morning, sticking to a few...
When the news reports about a new COVID-19 variant, what does that mean for you? Many people have questions such as what are the latest variant's symptoms, is it going...
As we’ve talked about before, testosterone is not a cure for all men’s health issues. Except, for some men like Mitch. After a long investigation into his health and finding...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) mimics the symptoms of a really bad cold. It is especially dangerous for premature babies and children with existing lung or heart ailments and generally requires...
Being mentally healthy sometimes takes more than just therapy and a positive outlook. Sometimes a person just needs a dose of some medication to help them live an even better...
Some guys have some sort of wake-up call and turn their health around. For others like Mitch, working on his health is a rough path with twists and turns and...
There are many reasons children get bloody noses: allergies in the spring, summer and fall can contribute to a bloody nose, and so can the dryness of winter. As Cindy...
Does your child’s nose seem to be a trauma magnet, constantly getting bumped, bruised, and bloodied? It’s pretty typical for kids to hurt their nose as they play and explore...
Deciding where to have a lung transplant procedure for lung disease is can have a big impact on the transplant outcome. Matthew Morrell, MD, medical director of the lung transplant...
