Adam’s Journal My son just had his tonsils out. In the days after his surgery, he’s been running a low-grade fever. His doctor told him not to be concerned, so long as his temperature stays around 100 degrees and doesn’t linger too long. Still, as a parent, I can’t help but worry. Couldn’t he have […]
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Bodywork: Are tonsillectomies still a thing?
When I was growing up, it seemed like every other kid I knew had their tonsils removed, but now it seems much rarer. When should a person have their tonsils removed?
Bodywork: When West Nile virus strikes
When mystery symptoms turn out to be West Nile virus, what happens next?
Bodywork: No swimming required for swimmer’s ear
My son was recently diagnosed with swimmer’s ear. But I don’t think he’s been in a pool in years. What gives?
Bodywork: Is monkeypox the next pandemic?
How serious a public health threat is monkeypox?
Putting Covid-19 on ice?
The frigid temperatures and historic snowfall might have a silver lining when it comes to the pandemic.
