Lifesaving Liquid: The Story of Kate Farms
From the day she was born, Kate Laver’s medical conditions were such that she required tube feeding to thrive and grow. But there was one problem: Kate failed to thrive and grow on the formulas she was given. What followed was a tale of parental determination, desperation, and triumph that gave rise to the company […]
Healthy Eating Made Simple: The USDA’s MyPlate Blueprint
We’re celebrating our 100th Episode of Well Beyond Medicine — and we’re pleased to feature special guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to share more about their MyPlate resource and other efforts to support access to healthy and nutritious foods. Most parents and caregivers put a lot of thought into how their children […]
Calling Cooks and Caretakers
SEGMENT 1: Culinary medicine is an evidence-based medical practice that affirms the saying “You are what you eat.” One part food, one part cooking, and one part medical science, culinary medicine aims to help folks make the right decisions about food to help prevent and treat disease. Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Maria Mascarenhas with the Children’s […]
