Tag Archives: obesity

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – PediaCast 451

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Show Notes  Description Dr Kate McCracken visits the PediaCast Studio as we consider polycystic ovary syndrome. This common condition is associated with obesity, infertility, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a big […]

Food as Medicine – PediaCast 387

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Show Notes Description This week we consider food as medicine. We’ll start with the basics of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. How are they beneficial? When and why are they dangerous? Then we’ll explore the use of food to prevent and […]

Flame Retardants, Throwing Injuries, Alice in Wonderland – PediaCast 374

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Show Notes Description We have lots coming your way this week! Our news segment covers the relationship between pets, allergies, obesity and the microbiome. We also consider flame retardants & behavior and the ideal start time for school. Then, Dr […]

Cough Medicine, Younger Siblings, Residency Training – PediaCast 343

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents (and Providers) Can Use! This week we cover Zika Virus and Microcephaly (with a research update!), allergy risk based on season of birth, hearing loss and […]

Chronic Fatigue, Palliative Care, ADHD & Tics – PediaCast 339

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Show Notes Description Join Dr Mike for another edition of PediaCast! This week we cover chronic fatigue syndrome, tackle parental debt, and explore the benefits of water coolers in the school cafeteria. Dr Lisa Humphrey and Laura Rozcicha stop by […]

Narcissists, Sex Education, E-Cigarettes – PediaCast 313

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Show Notes DESCRIPTION Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another edition of News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include raising little narcissists, divorce & obesity, sex education, pre-teen depression, smoking and E-cigarettes. TOPICS Raising Little Narcissists Divorce […]

Sleep Machines, ADHD, Teen Suicide – PediaCast 283

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents can Use. This week’s topics include infant sleep machines, breastfeeding & IQ, ADHD & obesity, Teen Suicide, Cyberbullying, gang membership, and the benefits of volunteer opportunities. Topics Infant Sleep […]

Music Therapy, Shopping Carts, Marijuana – PediaCast 279

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use! This week’s topics include music therapy, bullies & obesity, shopping cart injuries, peanuts & pregnancy, marijuana, and dry skin. Topics Music Therapy Bullies & Obesity Shopping Cart […]

Good News, Grapes, Teen Fighting – PediaCast 263

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for another round of news parents can use. This week’s topics include some good news on obesity rates and breastfeeding, high blood pressure, the real benefit of grapes, teen fighting & IQ scores, […]

Management of Pediatric Obesity – PediaCast 225

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Dr Ihuoma Eneli and Dr Marc Michalsky join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a comprehensive look at pediatric obesity. We cover the scope of the epidemic, reasons for the trend, genetic and environmental variables, medical management, and the […]