Pseudoscience is anything that is peddled as being scientifically-based but is, in fact, not. That’s a big, broad definition for a big, broad topic. Pseudoscience is often composed of people who want to feel like they have some semblance of control over a situation (often an emotionally fraught one) and those looking to make money … Read More
We’re all on our own path in life. Who we are today is a collection of our past experiences that make us what we are. None of us are alike, yet we all can relate to each other through similar feelings. As we shine a light on suicide in September through National Suicide Awareness and … Read More
My son’s father passed away unexpectedly four years ago; he was 33 years old and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression a year before that. At the time of his death my son was six years old, and I was the one to break his heart with the news while mine was … Read More
I am a parent of a seven-year-old boy. I am proud of his independence, intelligence and resilience. When the pandemic disrupted our lives, he rolled with the punches and kept moving forward- we both did. We made it through the last few weeks of school in April and May at home- and when I say … Read More
This past New Years Eve was full of happy anticipation for the exciting year ahead. My fiancé and I celebrated with my brother and a few friends back in New York, where we’re both from. We watched the ball drop on TV and clinked champagne glasses while trying to see through our lopsided 2020 glasses, … Read More
“Is it possible to put my daughter on a less aggressive vaccine schedule?” I asked our pediatrician while holding my two-week-old infant. Prior to my daughter’s appointment, I’d gotten a very concerned call from my mother about the many “very credible” YouTube videos she had watched about the dangers of vaccines. I didn’t believe immunizations … Read More
As we enter the time of year when kids are longing for a few more weeks of pool time, staying up late, and sleeping in, all while parents are typically counting down the hours, this years back to school routine, as with many things the past several months, is looking much different. Parents, including my … Read More
My son turns one in a few weeks. I don’t want to talk about it. Cue tears. As tough as it is coming to terms with the fact that my tiny baby will soon be a toddler, there are also a lot of exciting things that come with that. One of those things is his … Read More
Hello, my name is Jen and I am the parent of extremely active children. No, this is not a clinical diagnosis. This is my mommy diagnosis. I have seen what happens to my two tiny humans if I keep them indoors for too long. It is not a pretty sight. In all fairness, my husband … Read More
Pandemics have predictable phases that the public goes through. Those phases include identifying that there is a problem, reacting to the problem (usually panic), finding a solution to the problem, then tiring of the solution. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a perfect example of this. In the United States, when HIV was first described, there … Read More
Let’s talk about the importance of wearing a face mask during this pandemic. Face masks are uncomfortable, annoying, and no one likes wearing them. So, are they really necessary? Let’s think about other public health interventions that are uncomfortable, annoying, and that no one likes to deal with. Motorcycle helmets. Motorcycle helmet effectiveness in preventing … Read More
I am saddened by the “politicizing” of the issue. There is actually reasonable, though not perfect science behind the suggestion. With the disclaimer that we are learning more every day, what we do know is that there are likely about one in five who have the coronavirus infection and have NO SYMPTOMS. Further, those of … Read More