It’s not surprising that kids have a fear of going to the doctor’s office. Even though many pediatricians try to make their facilities fun and inviting, kids know that there are frightening things that can happen there. They can get shots or undergo other procedures...
Eczema is a chronic skin disease that causes itchy, dry, and sometimes painful skin. Commonly found on the arms, legs, and face, eczema can also appear on other body areas. Eczema usually flares up at nighttime or when you’re stressed and is especially common in...
Getting sick can happen to anyone, but it’s still important to keep healthy habits in order to prevent getting sick. While you can’t perfectly protect yourself from illness, small changes to your daily life such as diet, sleep, and exercise can help your...
The Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have now earned approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the green light for distribution throughout the United States. To defeat the virus, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts suggest that at least 70% of the...
Tropical Audubon Society is pleased to announce the winners of our first Bird-Friendly Garden Photography Contest! Second Place Winner: Atala Butterfly with Coontie by Colin Knight We received more than 100 enchanting entries, each portraying a crucial pollinator...
I’m a parent and a doctor. I am neither a virologist (a scientist who studies viruses) nor an infectious diseases specialist, however, I’d like to summarize what I know about the disease that is disrupting our lives to an unprecedented degree. COVID-19 (coronavirus...
