http://www.nyp.org/library/audio-podcast.html NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital For Your Child Podcast Feeder 1.4.4 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us (c) NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital webmaster@nyp.org Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:15:36 -0400 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:15:36 -0400 10080 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/ch.jpg http://www.nyp.org/library/audio-podcast.html NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital For Your Child Podcast NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital For Your Child Podcast Children's Health no NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster webmaster@nyp.org no http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0910ch.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT careful-bathtub-trips-slips-and-falls-can-injure-children NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A new study reported in the journal Pediatrics shows that bathtubs can be a dangerous place for children. Bath safety often focuses on avoiding burns and drowning, but it is actually slips, trips, and falls that account for most bathing-related injuries in children. no 3:23 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0909ch.mp3 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT get-your-kids-talking-to-improve-language-development NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster According to two new research studies, listening to what your children have to say is just as important as talking to them. This interaction is key to their language development. Speaking to your child is still important, but it seems that the give and take of conversation matters more. no 3:13 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0908ch.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:00 caffeine-and-technology-add-to-reduced-sleep-in-teens NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Just one in five teens is getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night. The rest may be texting the night away with the help of highly-caffeinated energy drinks, according to a study reported in the journal Pediatrics. no 3:28 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0907ch.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT genetic-risk-for-autism-highlighted-in-new-research NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Two new studies highlight the complex genetic roots of autism The first says inheriting abnormal mutations of two common genes can raise the risk for developing the disease. no 3:04 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0906ch.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT teen-driving-education-to-prevent-injuries NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Experts say that safe driving education should be part of routine physicals for teens. Pediatricians are advised to ask teenagers during regular physical exams if they are driving. no 3:16 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0905ch.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT not-many-children-need-statins-for-heart-disease-prevention NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster When Dr. Earl S. Ford read that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was recommending that children as young as eight be given cholesterol-lowering statins, he decided to check on the numbers no 2:54 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0904ch.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT better-vision-in-children-linked-to-the-outdoors NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Kids who spend more time outside - and away from the television set - are less likely to develop myopia, the inability to see things clearly at a distance. The findings were published in the medical journal Optometry and Vision Science. no 3:07 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0903ch.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT moms-to-be-can-eat-apples-to-ward-off-asthma-in-offspring NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster An apple a day while you are pregnant may indeed keep the doctor away. But the real beneficiary could be your unborn child, say researchers in the journal Thorax. no 3:09 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0902ch.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT family-lifestyle-linked-to-obesity NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Although genetics likely play a role in whether or not someone becomes overweight or obese, a family's lifestyle also has a major impact on the chances of a teenager developing a weight problem, a new study shows. no 3:06 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0901ch.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT experts-say-increase-vitamin-d-supplements-for-children NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster The leading children's medical organization in the United States says that it has doubled the amount of vitamin D recommended for infants, children, and adolescents. The increase, from 200 international units (IU) to 400 IU per day was detailed at a meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics. no 3:12 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0812ch.mp3 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT asthma-may-result-from-wheezing-during-a-cold NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Young children who wheeze when they have rhinovirus infection - the most common cause of colds - are at much greater risk of developing asthma later during childhood, says a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. no 2:45 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0811ch.mp3 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT breast-fed-babies-cope-better-with-schools-stressors NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Researchers have discovered that children who are breastfed seem to cope with stress and anxiety more effectively when they reach school age, according to a report in the Archives of Diseases in Childhood. no 3:03 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0810ch.mp3 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT low-fat-milk-can-be-a-healthy-choice-for-toddlers NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster For babies ready to graduate from breast milk or formula to cow's milk, the longstanding recommendation has been that they receive whole milk, instead of reduced-fat or fat-free milk. no 2:33 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0809ch.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT coaches-learn-more-about-concussions-during-sports NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster New research suggests that high school football coaches are getting a lot better at spotting a concussion and managing the problem, although there is still room for improvement. no 3:22 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0808ch.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT some-infants-and-toddlers-have-vitamin-d-deficiency NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster At least 40 percent of American infants and toddlers are not getting enough vitamin D, according to a report in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. no 2:37 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0807ch.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT some-kids-using-stimulants-for-adhd-may-need-heart-check NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued recommendations that call for cardiovascular screening before prescribing stimulant treatment for all children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). no 3:01 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0806ch.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT kids-suffer-early-on-from-secondhand-smoke NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Secondhand smoke causes signs of cardiovascular damage in children, especially the very youngest, say researchers at an American Heart Association meeting. no 3:01 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0805ch.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT young-drivers-plus-no-seat-belts-a-bad-mix NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster While social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook have been singled out as places where teens could face sexual harassment, most of the unwanted solicitation actually happens in chat rooms and via instant messaging, says a study in the journal Pediatrics. no 3:32 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0804ch.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT social-networking-sites-safer-than-chat-rooms-and-im NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster While social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook have been singled out as places where teens could face sexual harassment, most of the unwanted solicitation actually happens in chat rooms and via instant messaging, says a study in the journal Pediatrics. no 2:43 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0803ch.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT all-terrain-vehicle-injuries-on-the-rise NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster While riding an All-Terrain Vehicle or ATV may seem like a fun activity for your child, too often it can end in a serious injury and a trip to the emergency room. no 3:36 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0802ch.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT childhood-obesity-addressed-with-new-program NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster The National Institues of Health or NIH and The Association of Children's Museums are teaming up on a program to combat the obesity epidemic among America's children. no 3:39 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0801ch.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT fda-recommends-ban-on-cough-and-cold-medicines-for-children NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA Advisory Panel, recommends a ban on over the counter cough and cold medicine for children younger than six. no 3:25 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0712ch.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT type1-diabetes-prevention-linked-to-omega-3-fatty-acids NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Youngster at high risk for developing Type 1 Diabetes might be able to prevent the disease by eating foods rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, a new study suggests. no 3:12 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0711ch.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT children-may-experience-gastroesophageal-reflux NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Gastroesophageal Reflux or GERD can strike even the youngest person. no 3:13 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0710ch.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT sunlight-for-chidren-may-prevent-multiple-sclerosis NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A new study of identicle twins suggests that children who spend more time in the sun have a lower risk for developing Multiple Sclerosis or MS as adults. no 3:42 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0709ch.mp3 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT migraines-a-problem-for-harry-potter-and-other-children NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Unlike Harry Potter most muggle children aren't charged with saving the world by fighting the evil Lord Voldemort but a suprising number of muggles, or non-wizards, do have something in commom with their wizard hero. They suffer from migraine headaches. no 3:23 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0708ch.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:00:00 -0400 future-heart-risks-assessed-with-kids-cholesterol NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Researchers have begun to take a serious look at the long-term health consequences of children's inactivity by using cholesterol levels as a window into these youngsters' futures. no 3:20 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0707ch.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:00:00 -0400 experts-are-concerned-about-tots-watching-tv NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Parents do not seem to be heeding expert pediatrician guidelines that urge a ban on TV watching for their very youngest children, says a report in the journal Pediatrics. no 3:35 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0706ch.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0706ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster US colleges and universities are experiencing a surge in the number of students seeking mental health services, says a report from a meeting of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA). no 3:39 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0705ch.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0705ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster If you think young children spend their summers running around and keeping trim, think again. A new study finds that kindergarteners and first-graders put on more weight during summer vacations than during the school year. no 3:03 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0704ch.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0704ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Over a 13-year period almost 1.6 million US children needed to visit the emergency room due to soccer-related injuries, according to a report in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. no 3:45 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0703ch.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0703ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Girls are most likely to gain weight early in adolescence, between the ages of nice and 12, according to a report in the Journal of Pediatrics. no 3:19 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0702ch.mp3 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0702ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Sleep problems do not just plague teenagers who burn the candle at both ends or adults anxious about paying their bills. Even preschoolers can have trouble sleeping, and experts suspect the main difficulty for children ages one to five is simply a lack of restful slumber, according to a study reported in the journal Sleep. no 3:40 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0701ch.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:24:24 -0500 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0701ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Two new studies spotlight both the difficulty parents often have in keeping children away from the TV and also the potential health rewards for children in cutting down on TV and other media, according to the journal Pediatrics. no 3:18 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0612ch.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0612ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Injury rates for US high school athletes in nine p opular sports have declined dramatically over the past 10 years, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). no 4:08 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0611ch.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0611ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new attitude about consumption of milk and milk products by children with lactose intolerance: Hey, give it a try. no 3:03 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0610ch.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0610ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Toddlers of women who smoked during pregnancy begin to show a pattern of behavior problems as early as 18-24 months of age, according to a study in the journal Child Development. no 3:19 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0609ch.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0609ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster If your young child has an ear infection that will not go away, it may be caused by a slime-like substance in the middle ear that experts call bacterial "biofilm," says a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association. no 2:58 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0608ch.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0608ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A new study reported in Pediatrics suggests that waiting to introduce babies to cereal grains might not be a good idea if you want to prevent food allergies. no 3:31 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-childshealth/0607ch.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0607ch.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate, but experts say parents are more powerful than they imagine at helping kids fight the problem. no 3:38