Section I - Understanding the Action and Use of GLP-1 Agonists in Children A Pediatricians Viewpoint The United States, like much of the developed world, is facing increasing rates of childhood obe

Section I Are Smart Phones a benefit or a curse for the teenager in school? This is becoming a huge topic this past year or so. Logic would seem to dictate that this is a curse more than a benefit, bu

Welcome to the podcast! Today, I am thrilled to have a true pioneer in the field of metabolic health, Dr. Robert Lustig, MD, joining us. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist and Professor Emeritus of

Upcoming Podcast and Current Book Review. For all parents who love the content of this newsletter, I have a book for you to enjoy. It is a comprehensive look at parenting a child in modern times throu

Section I Literature Review 1) Long Covid in children - the symptoms are getting more clarity in who has what . From JAMA: 898 school-age children (751 with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and 147 witho

Children are and always will be a marker of a societys quality and focus on their health. When we look at the landscape of childhood health trajectories, we see a declination in quality and an inclin

David L. Katz, MD, MPHis a specialist in Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, with particular expertise in nutrition. He earned his BA atDartmouth College (1984); his MD at theAlbert Einstei

Literature Review 1) Does oral health affect your life if you are sick and in intensive care? According to a new study in JAMA, the answer is yes. From the study: 10,742 patients - "toothbrushing was

This week I sit down with Dr. Elisa Song to discuss her new book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. Dr. Song is a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in political Science. She then attended New York

Sleep Part IV Continuing the sleep education from a few weeks ago. Sleep is a most special event that we all need to continue to focus heavily on in order to live a healthy and long life. It may be th