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By Jonathan Zwart, MD

In Ask an Expert, Ear Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology), Pulse Blog

Posted May 21, 2019

Why don’t doctors remove kids’ tonsils anymore?

By Gregory Owens, MD

In Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog

Posted May 7, 2019

Why are children more allergic than they used to be?

By Jacob Calvert, MD

In Ask an Expert, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted April 24, 2019

Can I sway the sex of my baby?

By Esther Hwang, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Rheumatology

Posted April 10, 2019

What is gout?

By Patricia Kartchner, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted March 27, 2019

What type of midwife is the best?

By Esther Hwang, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Rheumatology

Posted March 13, 2019

What is trigger finger?

By Dipesh Pokharel, MD, FACC, CCDS

In Ask an Expert, Cardiology, Pulse Blog

Posted February 25, 2019

What can I do to lower my heart attack risk?

By Debra Silberstein, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted February 11, 2019

What foods are unsafe in pregnancy?

By Noelle Lefitz, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted January 29, 2019

What do moms need to pack for the hospital?

By Nelson Saldua, MD

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 28, 2018

When is spine surgery the right choice?

By Irene Beach, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted December 13, 2018

What are the earliest signs of pregnancy?

By Andrew Root, MD

In Ask an Expert, Infectious Disease, Pulse Blog

Posted December 1, 2018

Do I need to get tested for HIV?

By Jill Bradley, FNP

In Ask an Expert, Pulse Blog, Urgent Care

Posted November 21, 2018

What do I do if I burn myself while cooking Thanksgiving dinner?

By Nelson Saldua, MD

In Ask an Expert, Orthopedics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 12, 2018

If I have a spinal fusion will I still be able to move?

By Allison Lawrence, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted November 1, 2018

How often do I need a Pap?

By Patricia Kartchner, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted October 15, 2018

Do I need a birth plan?

By Lori Watson, CNM, APRN

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted October 3, 2018

Is circumcision the right choice for my baby boy?

By Lauren Andronici, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted September 19, 2018

What can I do to handle heartburn in pregnancy?

By Allison Lawrence, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted September 4, 2018

What options do teens have for birth control?

By Noelle Lefitz, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted August 27, 2018

Can stretch marks be avoided?

By Daren Benson, DPM

In Ask an Expert, Podiatry, Pulse Blog

Posted August 10, 2018

Help! My child has flat feet.

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted July 30, 2018

What are yeast infection symptoms?

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted July 17, 2018

Are IUDs only for moms?

By Daren Benson, DPM

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Pulse Blog

Posted July 2, 2018

What happens when kids’ shoes don’t fit correctly?

By Jasmin Whalen-Vu, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted June 18, 2018

What will my second labor be like?

By Irene Beach, CNM

In Ask an Expert, Midwifery, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted May 29, 2018

Can I get cancer from birth control pills?

By Hallie Gardner, MD

In Ask an Expert, OB/GYN & Women's Health, Pulse Blog

Posted March 30, 2018

Should my tween get the HPV vaccine?

By Amanda Levchuk, FNP

In Ask an Expert, Internal Medicine, Pulse Blog

Posted February 19, 2018

Should I get the new shingles vaccine?

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted February 2, 2018

What should I do if my child refuses to drink milk?

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 17, 2018

When and why should I read books to my child?

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 2, 2018

How do I get my child to eat more vegetables?

By Juan Rivera, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 19, 2017

How do I know if my baby is too hot?

By Allison Meade, PNP

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 1, 2017

Is my toddler’s speech on track?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 16, 2017

How much sugar can I actually give my young child?

By Juan Rivera, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 1, 2017

How can I keep my child from catching head lice?

By Courtney White, DO

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 20, 2017

When it comes to juice, how much is too much?

By Allison Meade, PNP

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 10, 2017

Is my child getting too much screen time?

By Courtney White, DO

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 3, 2017

How can I protect my infant when vaccination rates are declining?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics

Posted September 26, 2017

How do I know if my child has a growth hormone issue or is just short?

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