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Stomach & GI Issues

Advice for upset stomachs, constipation, diarrhea, and tummy troubles—because kids and gut drama go hand in hand.
Ozempic and Adolescents: What Parents Should Know About Weight Loss Meds

Ozempic and Adolescents: What Parents Should Know About Weight Loss Meds

Ozempic® has gained widespread attention. Commercials, celebrity interviews, memes, and TikTok weight loss stories fill social media feeds. We all know someone (maybe even ourselves!) who has seen benefits from Ozempic or other GLP-1 agonists.   Ozempic is FDA-approved for adults with type 2 diabetes, but it also aids in weight
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 15 Jul 2025
Miralax: What Parents Need to Know title with girl holding her tummy

Miralax in Children: Is It Safe?

Constipation in children can happen for many reasons. Sometimes it’s related to diet. Often, it’s linked to behavior or psychological factors. In my house, we’ve dealt with it occasionally during potty training, because my toddler outright refuses to poop on the potty. Read our essay, The Diaper
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 23 Jun 2025
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Norovirus Prevention and Treatment

December was full of news stories about norovirus outbreaks. Unfortunately, that trend has continued into spring. You'll hear a story about someone being sick with a stomach bug everywhere you go! The 2024-2025 GI illness season is officially one for the books. What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 22 Dec 2024

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