Diabetes in Children: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention – Ep. 55
Dr. Brittany Bruggeman joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about diabetes. They go over the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, causes and risk factors, and how diet and exercise can make a difference. They also talk about the importance of destigmatizing weight and how early screenings can help with prevention. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
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Back-to-School Vaccines: What to Know About Requirements & Community Immunity – Ep. 54
Dr. Lisa Costello joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about why keeping kids up –to date on vaccines matters for school and child care. They highlight the dangers of declining vaccination rates, how community immunity protects kids and the difference between medical versus non-medical exemptions for vaccines. They also offer practical advice on spotting false claims and point parents to trustworthy sources for accurate vaccine information. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
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Pediatrics Research Roundup, Evaluating Children with an Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delay – Ep. 260
In this episode the new deputy editor of Pediatrics joins the team.Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers a rundown of the September issue of the journal. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Tim Geleske, MD, FAAP, about genetic evaluation of children with intellectual disabilities or global developmental delays. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.
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Back to School Sports Physicals and Heart Health – Ep. 53
Dr. Christopher Snyder joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about back-to-school sports screenings and cardiovascular health. They highlight what families can expect during a physical, how heart conditions are detected, and the risk posed by performance-enhancing drugs and energy drinks. They also offer practical tips about how to keep kids safe while participating in organized sports. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
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Ask the Pediatrician: Back-to-School Anxiety, Flying with Kids, Starting a Sport, Teething Pain & More – Ep. 52
Dr. Jennifer Shu joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez for a special “Ask the Pediatrician” episode. They answer questions submitted by listeners on topics including how to make the first day of school easier for kids, when to know if your child is ready to start a sport, e-bike safety, teething pain and entertaining kids on long flights. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.
Welcome to Healthy Children: a podcast for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews with leading experts on topics that will help you on your parenting journey, like social media and mental health, nutrition from infancy through adolescence, treating common illnesses, and sleep strategies for kids of all ages. Learn about the most important innovations in pediatrics and parenting from the people behind them. So whether you're looking for general information related to your child’s health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, you've come to the right place! Get the inside scoop from pediatricians about how to help children and teens thrive.
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