Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:00

Managing Your Children's Media Use

From TV to smart phones, "24/7 media exposure" dominates the lives of U.S. children and families. What can you do to change the trend?

Published in Healthy Children

Monday, 28 October 2013 12:11

Halloween Candy: What's Really Inside the Wrapper

Americans eat about 24 pounds of candy each year. But do you really know what you're eating?

Published in Staying Well

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 12:45

Skipping Breakfast Leads to Poor School Performance

As a parent, what can you do to ensure a healthy start to the day for your child?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 12:33

A New Parent’s Guide to Heading Out with Baby

Ready to go out with your new baby? Learn how to ease your outing and make your baby more comfortable.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 12:22

Baby Skin Care Basics

A baby's skin is so beautiful and soft; but it requires care just as yours does... maybe even more.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 12:11

A Parent's Guide to Teen Parties

Having a party for your teen and want to be the "cool " parent? Don't sacrifice safety to get in your kid's good graces.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 12:00

What Are Your Goals for Your ADHD Child?

What are the best treatment options for your ADHD child?

Published in Healthy Children

Thursday, 17 October 2013 14:22

Healthy Kid-Friendly Recipes

Getting kids to cook and eat healthy is easy with ChopChop Magazine's kid-friendly recipes.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Thursday, 17 October 2013 14:11

Cooking Up a Cure for Childhood Obesity

Teaching kids how to cook and helping them develop a healthy relationship with food are real solutions to childhood obesity.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:45

Keeping Your College Kid Healthy

Parenting college aged kids has its own special set of guidelines. Medical care on campus is definitely a part of that.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:33

A New Challenge: Parenting College Kids

Parenting college aged kids is not easy. As they enter adulthood, it can be rewarding and challenging at the same time.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:22

Pertussis Vaccine: How to Protect Your Family

Recent pertussis outbreaks may be putting your loved ones in danger. How can you protect yourself?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:11

How Much Vitamin D Do Kids Really Need?

If you think your child is getting enough vitamin D by just drinking milk, you're probably wrong.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 12:00

From Formula to First Foods

Are you planning to feed your baby formula? There are a few basic things to know to sift through the many types available.

Published in Healthy Children

Thursday, 10 October 2013 14:33

Can Fruit Juices Increase Diabetes Risk?

Fruit can be an excellent snack, but are you eating it the right way? Could you be doing more harm than good?

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:45

Does Your Child Hate School?

Does your child hate school? What can you do to turn that attitude around?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:33

Halloween Safety Tips from the AAP

Halloween is a festive time of year, for kids and adults alike. But it is also a time when more kids end up in the emergency room. How can you keep your child safe?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:22

Government Shutdown: How Will It Affect Your Kids?

The government shutdown is a very scary thing for families that rely on government services and programs.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:11

Are Pro Athletes Influencing Your Child's Health?

Many brand endorsements by athletes are for sports beverages, soft drinks and fast food. What message does this send?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:00

Is Your Teen Abusing Cough Medicine?

Your teen might be looking for ways to get high you hadn't even thought of... and one might just be in your medicine cabinet.

Published in Healthy Children

Sunday, 06 October 2013 23:27

Warning: Another Deadly Chemical in Our Food Supply

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is vegetable oil with bromine added to it. Brominated vegetable oil is used as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored soft drinks to help the flavors stay suspended in the drink and to produce a cloudy appearance.

Just look at Mountain Dew, for example. The hazy appearance within its very unnatural fluorescent color comes from BVO.

Patented by chemical companies as a flame retardant, and banned in food throughout Europe and Japan, BVO has been added to soft drinks for decades in North America. Now, some scientists have a renewed interest in this little-known ingredient.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Friday, 04 October 2013 12:22

Health Benefits of Raw Local Honey

Raw honey is a natural and beneficial way to cure allergies while building a stronger immune system.

Published in Staying Well

Thursday, 03 October 2013 14:11

Avoiding Artificial Sweeteners

Avoid artificial sweeteners at all cost – they have been linked to many adverse health effects.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:22

Your Child & Advertisements: A Dangerous Combination

Don't let your children be subject to ads that may endanger their health.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:11

Top 5 Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children

Do you have a child with special health care needs? Are you getting the best care you can?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:00

Your Child's Medical Home: What You Need to Know

Are you part of a medical home? It can be the best health care you and your family have ever received.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:45

Body Image Survival Tips for You & Your Kids

In a day when young kids think they're "fat," you know there is a problem at hand. What can you do to change the pattern?

Published in Naturally Savvy

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:22

Raising Healthy Eaters

How can you raise a healthy eater? Could it all start in the womb?

Published in Naturally Savvy

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:11

Chiropractic Care: The Answer to Your Health Concerns?

Dr. Fab Mancini, author of Self Healing, joins Andrea and Lisa to discuss the many benefits of chiropractic care.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:22

Are Your Kids Over-Scheduled?

Do you feel like you're always running from ballet lessons, to violin lessons, to soccer practice? Maybe your kids are over-scheduled.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:11

Should You Feed Your Children Organic Food?

Do you absolutely have to feed your family organic foods? Is the expense even worth it?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:00

Worried about Arsenic in Your Food? The AAP Weighs In

Recent headlines have pointed to the existence of arsenic and other dangerous chemicals in certain foods. Should you be worried?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:45

Sneezing & Wheezing? Could Be Fall Allergies

Every fall, many children develop a runny nose, itchy, puffy eyes, and attacks of sneezing. Could they be suffering from fall allergies?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:33

How Can You Tell If Your Child is Being Bullied

Bullying Happens. Is your child being bullied? Or are they the bully?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:22

Reading to Your Kids: One of Life's Greatest Pleasures

Do you spend enough time reading with your kids? It could be the most productive time you spend together.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:11

Raising Twins: Keeping to the Schedule

How do you keep twins on a schedule? Dr. Shelly Flais has important information that only a pediatrician with twins herself can offer.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:00

Pediatrician’s Top Tips for Raising Twins

You just found out you're having twins! What do you do now?

Published in Healthy Children

Friday, 13 September 2013 10:22

Fighting the Childohood Obesity Epidemic

The CDC estimates more than one-third of children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. Is your child one of them?

Published in The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

Friday, 13 September 2013 10:11

Common Sports Injuries in Young Athletes

ER doctors treat over one million sports injuries a year in young athletes. Learn how to best protect your child.

Published in The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

Friday, 13 September 2013 10:00

Your Child Athlete & Concussions: What You Need to Know

Concussions are an issue in sports... not only for the NFL and other professional teams, but also for your young athlete.

Published in The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 14:00

The Bitter Truth about Alternative Sweeteners

If you're avoiding sugar there are a dizzying array of other sweeteners to choose from. Which ones are good? Bad? Even downright dangerous?

Published in Mindful Medicine

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 12:33

When Should Your Child Get a Cell Phone?

What age is appropriate for your child to have access to a cell phone?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 12:22

BMI Tracking: Fat Letters Sent Home from School?

You may have gotten letters from your child's school regarding grades or activities. But what if you got a letter saying your child was fat?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 12:11

A Family Guide to CPR: What Every Parent Needs to Know

If an emergency arose, would you know how to do CPR on your child? Or perform other life-saving measures?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 12:00

Is Your Family Ready for a Public Emergency?

Are you and your family prepared if ever the unthinkable happens? In the event of a disaster, could you save lives?

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 11:00

Chemicals in Food Can Affect Your Child's Hormones

Learn how to limit your family's exposure to additives and chemicals that could be affecting your child's hormone levels.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Tuesday, 10 September 2013 14:41

Bitter Truth About Sugar: It Makes Cancer Grow

Sugar - sweet to your taste buds but perhaps toxic to your body and your proteins. Just because your taste buds approve, does not mean that the rest of your body will too. Sugar is like your awful ex who was charming at the beginning of the relationship but made your life miserable by the end. Sugar works in the same way - it can easily win your taste buds over, leaving the rest of your body to suffer with the consequences.

Previous studies have shown that a high sugar diet increases the risk of hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance, but the damage does not stop there. In fact, sugar does much worse things to your proteins. Two separate studies published in August 2013 suggest that sugar is also associated with an increased risk of cancer, mortality, and lower sexual health.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Wednesday, 04 September 2013 12:33