To hug or not to hug? For the past year, we've been advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to avoid physical contact with anyone not in our immediate household to mitigate the ...

For many of us, the holiday season involves gatherings with extended family. Ideally, such get-togethers are fun and easy, but for some of us they can be stressful. As a pediatrician, I’d like to ...

In the vaccine era, people are wondering if it's (relatively) safe to resume hugs, exchange handshakes, kiss on the cheek or air-kiss. Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Can I give a hug — or a ...