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Your Top 5 Cholesterol Questions Answered

Cholesterol is found in the fats within your blood. The body needs it to form healthy cells, but too much of it can lead to health issues such as heart disease.

Zika Virus Could Pose Threat to U.S.

There are several preventative measures you can take to stay safe. Florida residents, in particular, need to be cautious because our state is a major tourist destination.

All Adults Should Be Screened for Depression, Panel Says

In 2014, nearly 16 million Americans experienced depression. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the country, but until now health experts had issued screening recommendations largely based on the availability of mental health services.

Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized

We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation. 

You're pregnant! Now what?

Becoming pregnant is an important time in a woman’s life. Virtually all components of her life will be affected and she will have many changes that will require planning and adjustments. A caring and committed healthcare team can help the pregnant woman with many of the challenges she may face.

Does your child have abdominal pain?

As a young child growing up just outside of New York City, I complained of stomachaches every Wednesday afternoon before going to ballet class. I vividly remember those days. Initially, my mother was very concerned because I had repeatedly begged to enroll in ballet school and was clearly very excited about the opportunity. Little did I realize what I was getting into! This particular Manhattan-based ballet school was bent on creating professional ballerinas. As a shy, cherubic, roly-poly newbie to the dance scene, I was not prepared for the intensity of the class. My mother quickly picked up on the pattern and realized that I was having a physical reaction to the stress from the rigorous dance class. Fast forward many, many years later, and here I am, a pediatric gastroenterologist, taking care of hundreds of children each year with chronic abdominal pain.

How To Prevent Heart Disease: 7 Daily Habits

Time for Your Flu Shot No Its Not Too Soon

Could I Deal with an Ostomy?

Episode 11 Could I Deal with an Ostomy?