June 1, 2022
In December 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Paxlovid, an antiviral medication, for emergency use as a treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Emergency use authorization is different from all-out approval. More evidence will be needed before the FDA approves Paxlovid definitively.
May 19, 2022
May offers several opportunities to learn more about HIV and AIDS, with National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and HIV Vaccine Awareness Day both acknowledged during this month.
May 11, 2022
Benjamin Franklin once said that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. The question is: How can we apply the wisdom of one of our greatest founding fathers to a prevention-based approach to women’s health today?
April 25, 2022
Today's special episode of Kids Health Cast comes from our Back to Health series. This conversation features Dr. Zhanna Fridel and we discuss what expecting parents should know around exercise and fitness during pregnancy.
April 19, 2022
STI trends during the COVID-19 pandemic are complex and difficult to interpret, according to a new report issued by the CDC this April, but one thing is clear: STI case numbers are still unacceptably high. In 2020 alone, 2.4 million new cases were reported, calling for a stronger public health response to address STIs across the country.
March 7, 2022
In this episode of Back to Health, Zhanna Fridel, M.D., FACOG answers frequently asked questions about exercise and pregnancy.
March 3, 2022
No one loves shots. They pinch. They sting. They leave arms sore. Some people—children as well as adults—fear shots so intensely that just anticipating them causes overwhelming anxiety.
February 23, 2022
Don’t give up on New Year’s resolutions just yet. They can help you achieve your goals. You just have to approach them the right way.
January 26, 2022
You’re vaccinated against COVID-19. You’re boosted. You wear a mask and maintain social distance. You also feel fine. Nevertheless, you just tested positive. What do you do?
January 20, 2022
The need for donor blood is greater than ever. In fact, winter is one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply.
