Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 2025

Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of the interviews and articles published in May 2025 that feature expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty members.

May 4: How Online Gambling Hurts Teens – Here’s What to Do
Authored: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine| Source: Boston Herald. Also covered in The Star
May 12: High Tree Pollen Levels Pack a Punch on Allergy Sufferers
Interview: Mark Moss, MD, associate professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology | Source: WMTV. Also covered in a Northern Life segment
May 19: When Should Your Child Stop Using a Pacifier?
Interview: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: CNN Health. Also covered in MSN and KION News 46
May 23: Health Professionals Recommend Students Get Their School Sports Physicals Done Early
Interview: David Bernhardt, MD, professor, fellowship director, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WEAU 13 News
May 28: Social Media, Body Image, and Self-Esteem: What’s the Connection
Interview: Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine| Source: Daily Herald