Marin Nonprofit Boosts Access to Youth Mental Health

Marin Nonprofit Boosts Access to Youth Mental Health

Resources for youth experiencing mental health struggles are not always available. In the absence of opportunities to share safely, teens can turn to unhealthy coping strategies like drugs and alcohol. They may also withdraw from school, hobbies and trusted family and...
Be Prepared and Act This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Be Prepared and Act This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the cause of fighting and preventing this all-too-common disease deserves special attention. Breast cancer screening is critical to finding breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat and before it is likely big enough...
Sleep Specialist Details His ‘Before Bed’ Routine

Sleep Specialist Details His ‘Before Bed’ Routine

Dr. Joshua Sternbach’s “before bed” routine consists of meditating, brushing his teeth and taking his dogs out. Noticeably absent from this sleep specialist’s nightly wind-down is scrolling social media. “Scrolling late at night exposes our brains to unwanted light...
What’s Driving the Demand for Weight-Loss Programs?

What’s Driving the Demand for Weight-Loss Programs?

A San Francisco endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist says the Wegovy phenomenon has led to an explosion of new referrals for obesity management. “The hype and curiosity surrounding weight-loss drugs is driving demand for management care,” says Dr. Shilpa...