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Is it a cold or RSV? Know when to call your child’s doctor

Is it a cold or RSV? Know when to call your child’s doctor

Cough, congestion can last a month and cause breathing complications

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 8 min read

Sick woman with flu at home.

Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts

Avish Nagpal, MD ⋅ 7 min read

Mom puts her hand on her young child's forehead to check for fever while the child is sick in bed.

Preparation through vaccination key to staying flu-free

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Young mom nurses her newborn baby while in the child's nursery.

Barriers to breastfeeding and how to overcome them

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Coarse salt spilled onto a table.

Sodium 101 for athletes

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Busting myths about the HPV vaccine

Busting myths about the HPV vaccine

25 min ⋅ November 4th

Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say

Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

33 min ⋅ October 29th

Podcast: Surgeon talks through mastectomy, lumpectomy, preventive surgery and breast awareness

Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

46 min ⋅ October 2nd

Podcast: No, deodorant and underwire bras do not lead to a diagnosis

Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best

Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best

60 min ⋅ September 26th

Podcast: Hospital leaders advocate for expanding, supporting more home care

Functional fitness: What is it & why is it needed as we age?

Functional fitness: What is it & why is it needed as we age?

26 min ⋅ September 11th

Podcast: Experts work with your goals to help with movements, activities that directly translate into your everyday lifestyle

How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen

How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen

67 min ⋅ August 26th

Podcast: Starting conversations when they’re young builds connections along the way

Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it

Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it

49 min ⋅ July 29th

Podcast: Learn tips for dealing with loss, finding purpose, staying social and more

Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems

Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems

35 min ⋅ July 24th

Podcast: Heart specialist warns vein changes can point to deeper medical issues

Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation

Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation

26 min ⋅ July 15th

Podcast: Some inflammation is normal. Certain foods can help you handle it like a pro

True or false? Storms make your joints hurt

True or false? Storms make your joints hurt

41 min ⋅ June 19th

Podcast: Doctor rates things we tell ourselves about arthritis and joint pain

Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts

Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts

Make sure Independence Day celebrations don't send you to the emergency room

Hillary Becker, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Navigating the murky world of cholesterol control

Navigating the murky world of cholesterol control

Cholesterol is a necessary cellular building block, but too much of the wrong kind can cause health issues

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

Smoking, tobacco use while pregnant affect your baby

Smoking, tobacco use while pregnant affect your baby

Pregnancy is a great opportunity to quit smoking or using other tobacco products

Erica Schipper, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Your first prenatal visit: What to expect

Your first prenatal visit: What to expect

It’s normal to have many questions, so write them down and bring them in

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Fueling for the long run: Are you eating enough?

Fueling for the long run: Are you eating enough?

Avoid "dead legs" feeling by consuming calories to support endurance training

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Are allergy medications safe to use during pregnancy?

Are allergy medications safe to use during pregnancy?

Yes and no -- you can still find allergy relief while avoiding certain treatments

JoLyn Seitz, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Poison safety tips for parents with small children

Poison safety tips for parents with small children

Keep medicine, cleaning products, even batteries out of reach at home

Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP ⋅ 8 min read

Temper tantrums already? Hang in there, parents

Temper tantrums already? Hang in there, parents

Tantrums are normal even before your baby turns 12 months old

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

What causes preeclampsia?

What causes preeclampsia?

Dangerously high blood pressure in pregnancy may have a variety of causes

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Preparing your child to become a sibling

Preparing your child to become a sibling

From under 2 to 5+ years, help your child get ready for a new brother or sister

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts

Avish Nagpal, MD ⋅ 7 min read

Is it a cold or RSV? Know when to call your child’s doctor

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 8 min read

Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts

Hillary Becker, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Your first prenatal visit: What to expect

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Poison safety tips for parents with small children

Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP ⋅ 8 min read

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