When I first met Nixon Skenderi, he was 14 months old and only 12 lbs. In his short life, this little champ was already a miracle. Diagnosed with a rare type of Gaucher’s Disease at 6 months, Nixon was given up to three years to live. His
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency — along with many private-sector and food-bank partners — announced the first-ever national target for food waste. “[We’re] basically challenging the country to reduce food waste by 50 percent by the year 2030,” Agriculture Secretary
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For most of us who recall a favorite food from childhood, it brings us back to a favorite person, place or memory. But for my patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBC), food is a pain—literally. These kids will try to enjoy an ice cream—or even a bowl
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