by Emma Dugas | Jun 6, 2023
Looking for a kid-friendly explanation for why oral hygiene is important the next time your young one bristles at brushing their teeth? Meet the sugar bug! A “sugar bug” is the common nickname given to bacteria in your mouth that run rampant if you don’t brush your...
by Emma Dugas | May 11, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic took Navneet Singh completely out of his comfort zone. As a pediatrician he went to work in personal protective equipment that made him feel like a clumsy Darth Vader. As a dad he stayed home and watched his two daughters slog through virtual...
by Emma Dugas | Mar 7, 2023
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor With a soundtrack in her soul, Leticia Boykin-Owens keeps dancing, even after having both of her legs amputated below the knee. Ticia, as she is known to many, was determined to walk, then dance and even roller skate; in the process...
by Emma Dugas | Feb 17, 2023
The nationwide shortage of stimulant medications to treat ADHD has been going on for months, and it’s reportedly growing worse by the day. Neurologist Dr. Sarah Cheyette, who cares for patients within the Sutter Health system, recently spoke with NBC News about what...
by Emma Dugas | Jan 30, 2023
The critical care unit of a hospital is often a quiet place. Hallway conversations are hushed, rooms are softly lit, and the intensity of the emergency department feels like a world away. But don’t let its subdued appearance fool you; the critical care or intensive...
