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Why Today’s Kids Are Sicker Than Ever (And What Parents Miss) | Dr. Elisa Song | DSH #1837

February 24, 2026·38 min·5-min readinterviewhealth
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One in two children will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder by age 18, and chronic illness now affects at least half of all kids, driven by poor diet, gut microbiome disruption, and lifestyle factors. Dr. Elisa Song argues that foundational health begins in infancy and must be pri

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Dr. Elisa Song

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Healthy Kids, Happy Kidsby Dr. Elisa Song

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FitnessGut HealthLongevityMental HealthNutritionParentingSleepWomens Health

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