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A physician discusses the growing problem of medical misinformation on social media after strangers online gave prenatal genetic advice to a pregnant woman with a positive Turner syndrome screening result. Learn why complex medical conditions should be discussed with qualified professionals, not anonymous internet commenters.

If you are a parent of a toddler, chances are you have asked yourself this question at least once at 2 a.m.: “Is this normal?!” Your toddler was sleeping fine last month, and now suddenly they refuse bedtime, wake up crying in the middle of the night, or somehow have the energy of a caffeinated squirrel at bedtime. It can feel frustrating, exhausting, and honestly kind of confusing. The good news is that a lot of toddler sleep struggles are actually super normal. Toddlers go

Dr. Christine Hart Kress DNP, a leading women’s health nurse practitioner, discusses her journey in the healthcare field, achieving a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) to enhance her leadership role as a Chief Nursing Officer, the challenges of bedside nursing, and what led her to specialize in Mid-life and Menopause Telemedicine Care. Charlotte: Good morning Dr. Kress, thank you again for taking my interview. If you’re ready, I can start with the first question. What origi

This essay explains how citations produced by AI is not always accurate. Therefore, it is essential to look over them properly.

Making sure to give writers credit for their work is essential when it comes to writing a research paper. However, AI has been creating a lot of problems regarding this, so it is important to lookout for weird citations.

By: Kritika Goel A disturbing trend has been observed with research publications, hallucinated citations, and AI have a big hand in it. The use of large language models by researchers to conduct literature searches or format bibliographies is a common practice, but this is leading to the generation of non-existent academic references. Citation errors in publications are not uncommon; they may involve an incorrectly spelled author name or an incorrect year of publication, but

By Avni Loya Imagine visiting your doctor while you're pregnant with a chronic condition- anything from arthritis, pain from an infection, or preeclampsia. You ask if a medication is safe to take, but the answer is often: “There isn't enough data.” This answer might seem scary at first, but it doesn't mean what you think. The reality is, there isn't enough consistent data online on how different types of medications affect you and your baby, and even published studies report

By Didi Abdelsalam When people hear someone is taking medication during pregnancy, they automatically assume that it will harm the baby. However, Dr. Waggel explains that understanding medication safety requires examining risk in a more organized, structured way. Pregnancy outcomes can be complicated, and sometimes negative outcomes occur even when no medications are taken, implying that medications are not linked to one another. One important point Dr. Waggel discusses in th

By Samiha Saifudeen Aspirin is a common medication used for pain relief and inflammation. However, during pregnancy it must be used carefully because different doses can have very different effects. Dr. Waggel explained that aspirin in pregnancy should be thought about in two ways: Low dose aspirin and regular dose aspirin. Low dose aspirin is sometimes recommended during pregnancy for medical reasons, while regular doses are generally avoided because they can cause complicat

By: Vibha Gutta The moment a person learns they’re pregnant, advice floods in from every direction: friends, social media, and sometimes even doctors insist, “Stop your meds!” It sounds logical; pregnancy is a time to protect a developing baby, so avoiding any possible medication risk seems safest. But that assumption can be dangerous. Dr. Stephanie Waggel, a perinatal psychiatrist, explains in her women’s mental health videos that blanket advice to stop medications can put b

By: Sarah Ghantiwala I am working with a group of students, under the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Stephanie Waggel, to write a systematic review of the safety of analgesic medications during pregnancy. Dr. Waggel is a mother and physician, so for her, pregnancy and analgesics are not just prevalent in the office, but also in her personal life. Analgesic medications are among the most commonly used drugs during pregnancy, including both opioid and non-opioid agents, yet e

By: Doreen Adatsi In lieu of recent media, there appears to be a possible link between prenatal acetaminophen use and increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. These possible linkages are highlighted in Dr. Waggel’s discussion of Mount Sinai’s study. More precisely, Dr. Waggel concludes that there is a possible association between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism/other neurodevelopmental disorders; this does not establish causation. Therefore, furt

Some premed and medical students are quizzed in a manner that is not pleasant

frustration in medical training, how to improve the culture of medicine

Medical students are becoming burnt out due to toxic quizzing

The practice of Put In My Place (toxic quizzing) in the medical industry has some questioning its use and effectiveness.

How to check if a mental health provider is licensed

Gen Alpha and the Rise of “Brain Rot” By Charlotte Woo, Improve Life PLLC Intern 3/7/2026 Generation Alpha (kids born roughly between 2010 and 2025) are the first generation to grow up fully immersed in the world of phones, tablets, and other technology. While technology offers huge benefits for learning and connection, there’s a growing concern among parents and teachers on something called "brain rot.” This slang term describes the mental fatigue and reduced attention that

People used to go to professionals for professional advice, but now they turn to social media.

Being a mom is a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and challenges. However, it can also be overwhelming. With so many responsibilities, it is easy to forget about your own wellness. This blog post aims to empower you on your wellness journey by exploring various services designed specifically for moms. Moms often juggle multiple roles, from caregiver to professional. This can lead to stress and burnout. Prioritizing your wellness is essential for both you and your