by Ashley Boarman | Nov 16, 2022
Michele McCarthy’s due date was March 25, but Zach McCarthy was born on Dec. 12 – three-and-a-half months early. Weighing just 2 pounds and 1 ounce, Zach was barely longer than a 12-inch ruler. His lungs weren’t developed. His eyes were still fused shut. He was so...
by Ashley Boarman | Nov 2, 2022
Have you spotted the elaborate displays that have popped up in celebration of Día de los Muertos? Known as the Day of the Dead, these vibrant altars, called “ofrendas,” celebrate reuniting the living with the dead. One transplant center in San Francisco sees a deeper...
by Ashley Boarman | Oct 26, 2022
A troubling virus is making a comeback this fall, and this news isn’t good for young children and babies who haven’t built up immunity to respiratory illnesses. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like...
by Ashley Boarman | Oct 14, 2022
With the last name Zhen, pronounced “zen,” Dr. Sally Zhen says it’s her “quiet confidence” in the delivery room that puts birthing moms at ease. “I pride myself in being able to stay calm in pretty stressful situations,” says Dr. Zhen, who cares for many women with...
by Ashley Boarman | Sep 14, 2022
Receiving this year’s flu shot and the newly-approved COVID bivalent booster offer protection against both circulating viruses, says infectious disease expert. With countries like Australia and New Zealand reporting their worst flu season in five years, a...
