Daily decisions about risk: What to do when there’s no right answer

Let’s face it: there’s still a deadly virus out there and it’s…

Olive oil or coconut oil: Which is worthy of kitchen-staple status?

Coconut oil has developed a cultlike following in recent years, with proponents…

4 parenting tips to break the negativity loop

“It’s a beautiful day outside,” you say, smiling. Your son replies, “It’s…

The plight of nursing home residents in a pandemic

For anyone living in a nursing home or other long-term or assisted-living…

Better heart health in eight weeks? Double down on fruits and veggies

Two decades ago, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) study tested…

How to stock a plant-based pantry (and fridge) on a budget

Given the current pandemic and related economic stressors, many of us are…

Summer’s here, teens and parents — now what?

Summer is upon us, and for many teens in this country, school’s…

Treating mild sleep apnea: Should you consider a CPAP device?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes of…

Driving across the country in a pandemic

Thinking about traveling during the pandemic? Before heading out, there’s a lot…

Study gives insight — and advice — on picky eating in children

As a pediatrician, I hear it again and again from parents: “My…

Helping people with autism spectrum disorder manage masks and COVID-19 tests

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new challenges for people with autism…

Are statins enough? When to consider PCSK9 inhibitors

For well over 30 years, physicians have understood the role of LDL…

Easing stress and seeking normalcy in traumatic times

For most Americans, 2020 has already been a rough year — and…

The doctor will “see” you now: Teledermatology in the era of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed healthcare delivery across the world. Headlines about…

5 winning ways for kids to burn energy

Could your kids power the electrical grid, if you could only figure…

Can celiac disease affect life expectancy?

Celiac disease (CD), triggered by the ingestion of gluten, occurs in people…

Can forest therapy enhance health and well-being?

The beauty of the outdoors naturally encourages people to go outside, inhale…