Are you tired of mealtime battles with your picky eater? In this brief but informative article, an experienced pediatrician shares expert tips and advice to help parents of young children navigate the challenges of picky eating. Say goodbye to stress and frustration at the dinner table, and hello to happy, healthy eaters! Picky eating can
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As I noted in last month’s newsletter, The Village Doctor will celebrate its 20th birthday next month. To commemorate this milestone, we’ve developed a new logo for use this year, and no doubt you’ll start to see it in the footer of our email communications or perhaps even in our socials (check out our Instagram
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Obesity, a multifaceted health concern affecting millions globally, demands innovative solutions beyond conventional diet and exercise regimes. Amidst the array of medications and therapies, GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, emerge as a beacon of hope, offering a novel avenue for weight management in obese patients. Their efficacy, coupled with safety profiles, marks
While tea and coffee themselves can provide various health and social benefits, the type of packaging and the vessel they come in can pose certain health risks. It’s worth knowing these so you can be conscious in your product choices to avoid toxic exposures. DISPOSABLE COFFEE CUPS: THE RISKS AND ALTERNATIVES Even supposedly safer “paper”
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As a pediatrician and a parent to young children, I spend a lot of time thinking about “screen time” and a considerable amount of effort at home these days trying to practice what I preach. It is certainly not easy, but limiting your children’s screen time is a responsible and important aspect of parenting, as
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Well, that was quite a storm. Thanks to the magic of a backup generator and a MiFi WiFi hotspot, I am able to sit here and type this. How dependent we’ve become on the internet, for sure, but light and heat are also nice things. Which brings me to my point: absent this recent reminder
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With microplastics being flagged in the news these days, some folks are starting to take more note of environmental toxin exposures and their impacts on health, including increased cancer risk and endocrine disruption. Here are a few ways you can help keep your environment cleaner and safer for you and your family. 1) Install a
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February is American Heart Month, and 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the American Heart Association. For those interested in the history of medicine, it’s worth taking a look at this article commemorating the work that has been done by the American Heart Association over the last century. Since June 10, 1924, when Dr. Paul
Are you one of the many parents feeling frustrated and skeptical about which thermometer to trust when your child falls ill? You’re not alone. As a pediatrician, I’ve listened to countless families express their concerns about the reliability of the various thermometer options available. But fear not, because in this article, I’m going to break
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Happy and Healthy New Year! Wow. 2024. Double wow, The Village Doctor turns twenty years old in just a few months! Please watch this space for more information about how we plan to celebrate this milestone.Wow. Here’s to an amazing 2024… Eric Eric Weiss, MD, January, 2024 WHAT IS A NOSEBLEED? There are two main
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Alcohol has become ubiquitous in society, though interestingly, reports show Gen Z is the most sober generation yet, with almost 30% of college students abstaining from alcohol. People are increasingly becoming aware of lesser-known negative effects of alcohol, including the direct link between alcohol of any kind and 7 different kinds of cancer, sleep disruption,
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As winter continues its chilly embrace, the season of colds and influenza descends upon us, bringing with it a surge in patients seeking relief from coughs and viral infections. However, amidst the clamor for quick remedies, it’s crucial to set the stage for a balanced approach to healthcare. This article endeavors to illuminate the appropriate
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There are two main types of nosebleeds: Anterior and posterior nosebleeds, with anterior bleeds being much more common. In an anterior nosebleed, the bleeding comes from the veins in the front part of the nose, typically in the septum (which is the wall that divides the nostrils.) Usually the bleeding is only from one nostril
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