Todays conversation takes us upstreamto the sourceof one of the most pressing and emotionally charged topics in modern pediatrics: the rise in autism spectrum disorders. Autism rates have continued to climb in 2025, but what if much of what we call th

Back to Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined asthe sudden death of an infant under one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including a complete autopsy, exami

Today onDr. Ms Women and Children First Podcast, we welcomeDr. Wayne Koontz, a founding partner atSalisbury Pediatric Associates in Salisbury North Carolina, where he has spent over 5 decades caring for generations of families with compassion, wisdom,

Speaking Truth in Love: The Weight of Avoidance in Pediatric Metabolic HealthAfter completing the second round of our Asthma and Obesity Metabolic Pilot Program at Salisbury Pediatrics, I left the clinic reflecting deeply on what I witnessed. It crystall

Review Part III - after the Attia PodcastAfter completing the interview with Dr. William Parker and now listening to Peter Attia's analysis, let us look again at this question. I repeat that the initial question has not changed for me. The first and most

Welcome toDr. Ms Women & Children First Podcast, where we engage with pioneering voices at the intersection of science, healthcare, and the well-being of families.Today onDr. Ms Women and Children First, we welcomeDr. Elizabeth Mumper, a physician,

Flu season is around the corner and we should take a look at the virus for preparation purposes.InfluenzaEvery few years, I revisit this virus in my writing, not only to keep it on your radar in preparation, but also because of the significant illness a

Welcome toDr. Ms Women & Children First Podcast, where we engage with pioneering voices at the intersection of science, healthcare, and the well-being of families.Today, Im honored to introduceDr. William Parker, PhD. Dr. Parker is perhaps best known

For parents of special needs children, I honor you today.I witness your strength every day in clinic.You rise to meet challenges that many cannot begin to imagine, truly. You navigate medical appointments, therapy sessions, school meetings, and the unpr

Welcome back to Dr. Ms Women & Children First, where we explore the front lines of childrens health and what matters most for our families.Today Im honored to bring you Dr. Paul A. Offit, the Director of the Vaccine Education Center and Professor of P