Editor's Note: We sat down with our favorite pediatrician, Dr. Julia Getzelman from Getzwell Pediatrics, and asked (pestered) her with all of our latest questions on COVID-19, vaccines, in-person schooling, and more. See what she says below!
Has MRNA vaccine technology...
Before I had children, self-care wasn’t something I thought about. If my nails looked ragged, I got a manicure or pedicure. If my upper lip hair was transforming into a mustache, I got it waxed. If I was having...
The day after Thanksgiving marks the "official” beginning of the holiday season. The sight of sparkly lights and decorations, the sounds of seasonal music, and the smells and tastes of festive foods can create different feelings for us all—from...
Group 2 innate immune system lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are involved in allergic diseases. But currently, therapy targeting ILC2s is not available. However, in an interesting study by Chiba University in Japan, researchers have identified a novel mechanism of ILC2...
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A dear friend and fellow mommy recently asked me if the winter weather made my eczema flare-up, as her daughter’s eczema has. I told her that heat and humidity were my Achilles heel for my eczema. Cold weather has...
Our family started making masks for healthcare workers shortly after the Shelter-in-Place order went into effect. It all started when I read stories about doctors and nurses all over the country who desperately needed masks.
The military spouse in me...
After we spoke to Dr. Jain about concerns surrounding allergies and COVID-19, we have received a lot of feedback showing interest regarding allergy testing for the COVID-19 vaccines as well as how we can best boost our immunity in...
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Your Family's Ultimate Guide to the Winter Season around the San Francisco Bay Area!
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