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Circumcision, the removal of the foreskin from your infant’s penis, is a personal decision that often can be stressful for parents.

One of Israel’s most popular kid foods is a peanut-based snack called Bamba. It’s so popular that “Bamba” is said to be one of the first words Israeli toddlers learn.

As the new school year approaches, it’s important to discuss with your child about the upcoming changes that will be in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limiting person-to-person contact is key to reducing spread of the virus. Yet healthy socialization and development still must be fostered among school-age children. How to keep young ones from touching surfaces and not their face is a difficult task, indeed — which is why hugs and handshakes will be discouraged for now. To ensure that social connections and well-being are maintained, other types of behaviors will be encouraged instead. 

If you notice your child is gaining weight, you might be tempted to suggest they use one of the many weight-loss apps that track food and exercise. But there are more dangers for kids using these apps than you may realize.

It’s not always easy to know which type of doctor to see, especially if you’re dealing with symptoms related to your bladder, pelvic floor or reproductive system. There’s an important distinction between gynecologists and urogynecologists — yet many people aren’t aware of it.

We know that the foods you eat can have an impact both on your chances of avoiding cancer and helping your body fight the disease.

Arthritis — the presence of inflammation or degeneration in a joint — is a common affliction, especially as we grow older. While there are many non-surgical treatment options that arthritis sufferers can explore, for some, orthopedic surgery may become a necessity. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to seek the opinion of an orthopedic surgeon. 

We do everything with our hands — from the functional like carrying groceries to the expressive like gesturing or giving a hug.

Many of our routines and schedules have changed drastically in a short period of time. Fortunately, we have our share of alternatives. If you exercise regularly, you already may have found a new way to stay active and healthy without regular access to gyms and physical trainers.

If you are being treated for cancer, you may notice a decline in your ability to think clearly, stay focused and remember things.