Rima HimelsteinWhat I DoAdolescent Medicine Specialist at Nemours Children’s Hospital, DelawareIndoor tanning beds and eyelash extensions: are they safe for teenagers? | Expert OpinionThe school year ends soon and thoughts are turning to prom dresses, teenagers may decide to experiment with beauty treatments. Here's the 311 on indoor tanning and fake eyelashes.Seema Balasubramaniam and Rima Himelstein May 12, 2024Link copied to clipboardVaginal discharge in teens — is it a yeast infection or something more?As an adolescent medicine doctor, I hear a lot about vaginal discharge. Join me as I provide some notes about Vaginal Discharge 101.Rima Himelstein Feb. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboardVitamin D has an important role in teenagers’ health | Expert OpinionVitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous from the foods we eat, and together they build bones and keep them strong.Rima Himelstein and Minal Aundhia, For The Inquirer Nov. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboardQ&A: What do parents need to know about teens’ mind-set and COVID-19?If teens test positive for COVID-19, whatever semblance of normality they have, such as after-school sports, vanishes instantly. But for typical teenagers, “temporary” is not in their mindset.Rima Himelstein Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboardHow to talk to your children about puberty — in language they will understand | Expert OpinionCalling all parents of tweens: Due to COVID-19, the usual Puberty Curriculum taught by elementary school teachers is now on your “to do” list.Rima Himelstein June 22, 2020Link copied to clipboardThe body dysmorphic disorder that’s affecting teen boys, and what to do about itDriven by the fear of not being muscular enough, individuals with MDD exercise compulsively, restrict their diets, take protein and other supplements, and even use performance-enhancing drugs or steroids.Rima Himelstein Feb. 5, 2020Link copied to clipboardChest pain in teens: When to worryAccording to national data from 2016, people aged 15 to 24 years comprise 14.2% of all emergency room visits and chest pain is one of the top diagnoses.Rima Himelstein, For The Inquirer Oct. 18, 2019Link copied to clipboardPreventing eating disorders starts at home. Here’s how to promote healthy habits for your teen.Eating disorders are among the deadliest psychiatric illnesses, second only to addiction. While obesity may contribute to death later on, an eating disorder can kill right now.Rima Himelstein June 6, 2023Link copied to clipboardPandemic stress is making teens’ gastrointestinal problems worse | Expert OpinionGastrointestinal problems are common in teenagers, and pandemic stress can exacerbate them. Trust your gut instinct. If your child looks seriously ill, go to the ED or call 911.Rima Himelstein and Sydney Kuzoian, For the Inquirer Jan. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboardFirearm deaths among U.S. children have increased. Preventing gun violence must start at home. | OpinionAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 19,000 Americans lost their lives due to gun violence in 2020, up 25% from the year before.Rima Himelstein and Thuy-Anh Vu, For the Inquirer March 17, 2021Link copied to clipboardHow parents can help their teens get more sleep | Expert OpinionTo encourage good sleep habits, help your teen develop a sleep routine, like unwinding before bed by reading or listening to music. Then shhhh! The bedroom should be quiet.Rima Himelstein Nov. 17, 2020Link copied to clipboardHow do I have ‘the talk’ with my teen? A pediatrician offers advice | Expert OpinionBeginning at age 8 or 9, let the talk begin. You can’t go wrong with discussing the changes of puberty before they happen. When they begin puberty and their bodies are changing, it’s time to dive into the deep end.Rima Himelstein May 23, 2020Link copied to clipboardA safe way to prevent HIV in high risk teensEveryone should know about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medication given to prevent HIV infection in individuals who are at increased risk for getting HIV.Rima Himelstein Dec. 6, 2019Link copied to clipboardHow parents can help their kids avoid college campus outbreaksWhen our teenagers go to college we want them to acquire many things: New friends with diverse backgrounds, expanded interests, more independence, and, if they have time, an education. What we don’t want them to get? Sick. In an outbreak.Rima Himelstein Sept. 11, 2019Link copied to clipboardAre marching band and color guard as dangerous as football? | Expert OpinionColor guard and marching bad involves some fancy moves that can be dangerous if not executed perfectly.Rima Himelstein March 14, 2023Link copied to clipboardCOVID-19 pandemic has made some teens’ menstrual periods irregular. What you need to know. | Expert OpinionThe cycle is very sensitive; both emotional and physical changes, like those that we have seen during the pandemic, can upset it.Rima Himelstein and Sarah Mumanachit, For the Inquirer Dec. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboardWeight gain is more common during the pandemic. Here’s how to talk to your teen about it. | Expert OpinionA parent should avoid negative comments made about his or her own body weight. Weight talk, or encouraging a child to lose weight, should also be avoided.Rima Himelstein, For The Inquirer Jan. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardCOVID-19 quarantine is an emotional tipping point for teens | Expert OpinionTeens are missing opportunities to work on the critical tasks that help them mature emotionally.Rima Himelstein Sept. 28, 2020Link copied to clipboardConnecting with teens through telehealth | Expert OpinionTalk about irony. As physicians we have been asking our teens to limit their screen time. Now, due to COVID-19, we are asking them to have their medical appointments via telehealth video visits.Rima Himelstein May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboardWhen a teen’s tiredness signifies a serious health problemNine times out of 10 teen's lack of sleep is related to normal life — too much of one thing and not enough of another. But occasionally, the problem can be linked to a serious medical issue, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.Rima Himelstein Oct. 24, 2019Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Indoor tanning beds and eyelash extensions: are they safe for teenagers? | Expert OpinionThe school year ends soon and thoughts are turning to prom dresses, teenagers may decide to experiment with beauty treatments. Here's the 311 on indoor tanning and fake eyelashes.Seema Balasubramaniam and Rima Himelstein May 12, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Indoor tanning beds and eyelash extensions: are they safe for teenagers? | Expert OpinionThe school year ends soon and thoughts are turning to prom dresses, teenagers may decide to experiment with beauty treatments. Here's the 311 on indoor tanning and fake eyelashes.Seema Balasubramaniam and Rima Himelstein May 12, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Vaginal discharge in teens — is it a yeast infection or something more?As an adolescent medicine doctor, I hear a lot about vaginal discharge. Join me as I provide some notes about Vaginal Discharge 101.Rima Himelstein Feb. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Vaginal discharge in teens — is it a yeast infection or something more?As an adolescent medicine doctor, I hear a lot about vaginal discharge. Join me as I provide some notes about Vaginal Discharge 101.Rima Himelstein Feb. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Vitamin D has an important role in teenagers’ health | Expert OpinionVitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous from the foods we eat, and together they build bones and keep them strong.Rima Himelstein and Minal Aundhia, For The Inquirer Nov. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Vitamin D has an important role in teenagers’ health | Expert OpinionVitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous from the foods we eat, and together they build bones and keep them strong.Rima Himelstein and Minal Aundhia, For The Inquirer Nov. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Q&A: What do parents need to know about teens’ mind-set and COVID-19?If teens test positive for COVID-19, whatever semblance of normality they have, such as after-school sports, vanishes instantly. But for typical teenagers, “temporary” is not in their mindset.Rima Himelstein Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Q&A: What do parents need to know about teens’ mind-set and COVID-19?If teens test positive for COVID-19, whatever semblance of normality they have, such as after-school sports, vanishes instantly. But for typical teenagers, “temporary” is not in their mindset.Rima Himelstein Dec. 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
How to talk to your children about puberty — in language they will understand | Expert OpinionCalling all parents of tweens: Due to COVID-19, the usual Puberty Curriculum taught by elementary school teachers is now on your “to do” list.Rima Himelstein June 22, 2020Link copied to clipboard
How to talk to your children about puberty — in language they will understand | Expert OpinionCalling all parents of tweens: Due to COVID-19, the usual Puberty Curriculum taught by elementary school teachers is now on your “to do” list.Rima Himelstein June 22, 2020Link copied to clipboard
The body dysmorphic disorder that’s affecting teen boys, and what to do about itDriven by the fear of not being muscular enough, individuals with MDD exercise compulsively, restrict their diets, take protein and other supplements, and even use performance-enhancing drugs or steroids.Rima Himelstein Feb. 5, 2020Link copied to clipboard
The body dysmorphic disorder that’s affecting teen boys, and what to do about itDriven by the fear of not being muscular enough, individuals with MDD exercise compulsively, restrict their diets, take protein and other supplements, and even use performance-enhancing drugs or steroids.Rima Himelstein Feb. 5, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Chest pain in teens: When to worryAccording to national data from 2016, people aged 15 to 24 years comprise 14.2% of all emergency room visits and chest pain is one of the top diagnoses.Rima Himelstein, For The Inquirer Oct. 18, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Chest pain in teens: When to worryAccording to national data from 2016, people aged 15 to 24 years comprise 14.2% of all emergency room visits and chest pain is one of the top diagnoses.Rima Himelstein, For The Inquirer Oct. 18, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Preventing eating disorders starts at home. Here’s how to promote healthy habits for your teen.Eating disorders are among the deadliest psychiatric illnesses, second only to addiction. While obesity may contribute to death later on, an eating disorder can kill right now.Rima Himelstein June 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Preventing eating disorders starts at home. Here’s how to promote healthy habits for your teen.Eating disorders are among the deadliest psychiatric illnesses, second only to addiction. While obesity may contribute to death later on, an eating disorder can kill right now.Rima Himelstein June 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Pandemic stress is making teens’ gastrointestinal problems worse | Expert OpinionGastrointestinal problems are common in teenagers, and pandemic stress can exacerbate them. Trust your gut instinct. If your child looks seriously ill, go to the ED or call 911.Rima Himelstein and Sydney Kuzoian, For the Inquirer Jan. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pandemic stress is making teens’ gastrointestinal problems worse | Expert OpinionGastrointestinal problems are common in teenagers, and pandemic stress can exacerbate them. Trust your gut instinct. If your child looks seriously ill, go to the ED or call 911.Rima Himelstein and Sydney Kuzoian, For the Inquirer Jan. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Firearm deaths among U.S. children have increased. Preventing gun violence must start at home. | OpinionAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 19,000 Americans lost their lives due to gun violence in 2020, up 25% from the year before.Rima Himelstein and Thuy-Anh Vu, For the Inquirer March 17, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Firearm deaths among U.S. children have increased. Preventing gun violence must start at home. | OpinionAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 19,000 Americans lost their lives due to gun violence in 2020, up 25% from the year before.Rima Himelstein and Thuy-Anh Vu, For the Inquirer March 17, 2021Link copied to clipboard
How parents can help their teens get more sleep | Expert OpinionTo encourage good sleep habits, help your teen develop a sleep routine, like unwinding before bed by reading or listening to music. Then shhhh! The bedroom should be quiet.Rima Himelstein Nov. 17, 2020Link copied to clipboard
How parents can help their teens get more sleep | Expert OpinionTo encourage good sleep habits, help your teen develop a sleep routine, like unwinding before bed by reading or listening to music. Then shhhh! The bedroom should be quiet.Rima Himelstein Nov. 17, 2020Link copied to clipboard
How do I have ‘the talk’ with my teen? A pediatrician offers advice | Expert OpinionBeginning at age 8 or 9, let the talk begin. You can’t go wrong with discussing the changes of puberty before they happen. When they begin puberty and their bodies are changing, it’s time to dive into the deep end.Rima Himelstein May 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
How do I have ‘the talk’ with my teen? A pediatrician offers advice | Expert OpinionBeginning at age 8 or 9, let the talk begin. You can’t go wrong with discussing the changes of puberty before they happen. When they begin puberty and their bodies are changing, it’s time to dive into the deep end.Rima Himelstein May 23, 2020Link copied to clipboard
A safe way to prevent HIV in high risk teensEveryone should know about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medication given to prevent HIV infection in individuals who are at increased risk for getting HIV.Rima Himelstein Dec. 6, 2019Link copied to clipboard
A safe way to prevent HIV in high risk teensEveryone should know about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medication given to prevent HIV infection in individuals who are at increased risk for getting HIV.Rima Himelstein Dec. 6, 2019Link copied to clipboard
How parents can help their kids avoid college campus outbreaksWhen our teenagers go to college we want them to acquire many things: New friends with diverse backgrounds, expanded interests, more independence, and, if they have time, an education. What we don’t want them to get? Sick. In an outbreak.Rima Himelstein Sept. 11, 2019Link copied to clipboard
How parents can help their kids avoid college campus outbreaksWhen our teenagers go to college we want them to acquire many things: New friends with diverse backgrounds, expanded interests, more independence, and, if they have time, an education. What we don’t want them to get? Sick. In an outbreak.Rima Himelstein Sept. 11, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Are marching band and color guard as dangerous as football? | Expert OpinionColor guard and marching bad involves some fancy moves that can be dangerous if not executed perfectly.Rima Himelstein March 14, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Are marching band and color guard as dangerous as football? | Expert OpinionColor guard and marching bad involves some fancy moves that can be dangerous if not executed perfectly.Rima Himelstein March 14, 2023Link copied to clipboard
COVID-19 pandemic has made some teens’ menstrual periods irregular. What you need to know. | Expert OpinionThe cycle is very sensitive; both emotional and physical changes, like those that we have seen during the pandemic, can upset it.Rima Himelstein and Sarah Mumanachit, For the Inquirer Dec. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard
COVID-19 pandemic has made some teens’ menstrual periods irregular. What you need to know. | Expert OpinionThe cycle is very sensitive; both emotional and physical changes, like those that we have seen during the pandemic, can upset it.Rima Himelstein and Sarah Mumanachit, For the Inquirer Dec. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Weight gain is more common during the pandemic. Here’s how to talk to your teen about it. | Expert OpinionA parent should avoid negative comments made about his or her own body weight. Weight talk, or encouraging a child to lose weight, should also be avoided.Rima Himelstein, For The Inquirer Jan. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Weight gain is more common during the pandemic. Here’s how to talk to your teen about it. | Expert OpinionA parent should avoid negative comments made about his or her own body weight. Weight talk, or encouraging a child to lose weight, should also be avoided.Rima Himelstein, For The Inquirer Jan. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
COVID-19 quarantine is an emotional tipping point for teens | Expert OpinionTeens are missing opportunities to work on the critical tasks that help them mature emotionally.Rima Himelstein Sept. 28, 2020Link copied to clipboard
COVID-19 quarantine is an emotional tipping point for teens | Expert OpinionTeens are missing opportunities to work on the critical tasks that help them mature emotionally.Rima Himelstein Sept. 28, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Connecting with teens through telehealth | Expert OpinionTalk about irony. As physicians we have been asking our teens to limit their screen time. Now, due to COVID-19, we are asking them to have their medical appointments via telehealth video visits.Rima Himelstein May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
Connecting with teens through telehealth | Expert OpinionTalk about irony. As physicians we have been asking our teens to limit their screen time. Now, due to COVID-19, we are asking them to have their medical appointments via telehealth video visits.Rima Himelstein May 21, 2020Link copied to clipboard
When a teen’s tiredness signifies a serious health problemNine times out of 10 teen's lack of sleep is related to normal life — too much of one thing and not enough of another. But occasionally, the problem can be linked to a serious medical issue, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.Rima Himelstein Oct. 24, 2019Link copied to clipboard
When a teen’s tiredness signifies a serious health problemNine times out of 10 teen's lack of sleep is related to normal life — too much of one thing and not enough of another. But occasionally, the problem can be linked to a serious medical issue, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.Rima Himelstein Oct. 24, 2019Link copied to clipboard