Does diet really matter when it comes to adult acne?

When I was a teenager, the advice I got about acne was…

Should we screen all adolescent girls and women for anxiety?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses, affecting up to 40%…

Be vigilant about bug spray

Ticks and mosquitoes don’t care about COVID-19 safety protocols. They don’t care…

Children, teens, and the safety of psychotropic medicines

Medicines prescribed for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and other mood…

School, camp, daycare, and sports physicals: What to do in the time of COVID-19

As some youth sports teams get started again, some summer camps and…

Wondering about goosebumps? Of course you are

They go by different names: goosebumps, goose pimples, goose flesh, and my…

Lifestyle changes are important for managing atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (afib) is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the…

Can appealing to teenagers’ vanity improve sun-protective behaviors?

As the summer warmth lures us outside, parents may be struggling to…

I can’t tolerate CPAP, what can I do?

Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, is the most common treatment prescribed…

Avoiding COVID-19 when following the guidelines seems impossible

By now, we all know the drill: Maintain physical distance. Wear a…

The lowdown on the low-FODMAP diet

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that produces distressing…

Youth sports during COVID-19: What parents need to know and do

It’s become clear that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going to end anytime…

Does air pollution cause Alzheimer’s disease?

Have you ever spent the day in a city with such bad…

Healthy headphone use: How loud and how long?

As our society and culture become more connected through technology, the use…

How can I know if my penicillin allergy is real?

People with a penicillin allergy on their medical record are not given…