<span itemprop="author">Kevin Pho, MD

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Surgeon General’s warning: the dark side of social media on children’s mental health

It’s disheartening to see the escalated trend of mental health challenges in children and teens, an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent. Daily, we encounter tales of parents grappling with their children’s emotional struggle…

Unmasking wage disparity in health care: the truth behind the Elmhurst Hospital physician strike

The streets surrounding Elmhurst Hospital in New York City have become the staging ground for over 150 resident physicians striking for pay parity. The future of the medical profession is forced to grapple with a persistent issue long evaded – wage dis…

Is FDA-approved Veozah a game-changer in menopause hot flash treatment?

The medical world is buzzing following the FDA’s green light for Veozah. This is a one-of-a-kind, non-hormonal drug designed to tackle hot flashes in menopausal women. It brings fresh hope to countless women in the U.S. who’ve been grapplin…

Remembering Heather Armstrong: the tragic loss of the “Queen of Mommy Bloggers” sparks a global conversation on mental health

The blogging universe mourns the loss of a remarkable figure, Heather Armstrong, fondly known as the “Queen of the Mommy Bloggers.” Armstrong’s blog, Dooce, was a sanctuary for mothers and individuals wrestling with mental health issu…

Celebrating 2 million downloads of The Podcast by KevinMD!

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that The Podcast by KevinMD has reached a major milestone: 2 million downloads! It feels like just yesterday when I embarked on this incredible journey, sharing my passion for health care and medicine through the po…

Tragedy strikes Monday Night Football as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest. Is commotio cordis to blame?

A shocking scene during the Monday night football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. According to the New York Times: During a Monday Night Football game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Hig…