Kids Healthcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Kids Healthcast is a pediatric podcast for parents. It is recorded by Indiana University Pediatric residents at Riley Hospital for Children. It covers health topics parents may be interested in a monthly half hour mp3-format podcast. Each month includes Health News, Medical Trivia, Parenting tips, and two segments on children's health ranging from constipation to normal newborn development and lots of information in between.
Episodes
- Episode 179: Hot car fatalities, seizure safety, sun protection, and summer activities
Drs. Hassinger, George, and Stibley discuss hot car fatalities, seizure safety, sun protection, and summer activities in Kids Healthcast Episode 179. The episode, recorded on July 16th, 2025, includes specific segments on each topic.
- Episode 178: Reluctance to seek care, the black box warning, and elopement & autism
Kids Healthcast Episode 178 covers child reluctance to seek care, the black box warning, and elopement in autism, featuring discussions with Drs. Clark, Knight, and Smith, along with parenting tips and trivia.
- Episode 177: Screen time, helping children cope with doctor visits and febrile seizures
In Episode 177 of Kids Healthcast, Drs. Manson, Atieno, and Anstine cover screen time, strategies for children coping with pediatrician visits, and febrile seizures. The episode also features a parenting tip and trivia.
- Episode 176: Autism and Migraine Headaches
In episode 176 of Kids Healthcast, Dr. Clement discusses autism and migraine headaches. The episode covers autism starting at 3:31, trivia at 13:25, and migraines from 14:53, concluding at 29:50.
- Episode 175: Measles Outbreak, Childhood Vaccine Schedule, How Babies Feed
Kids Healthcast episode 175 covers the measles outbreak in Texas, details the childhood vaccine schedule, and discusses infant feeding. The episode includes segments on health news, vaccines, feeding, and trivia.
- Episodio 174: Obesidad Infantil, Mojar la Cama, y Infecction de las Vias Urinarias
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, las doctora Dr. Rodriguez hablan sobre cómo obesidad infantil, mojar la cama, y infecction de las vias urinarias. Por último, el segmento de consejos para padres. Este mes el consejo es cómo los padres pueden e…
- Episodio 173: Vacuna Contra La Influenza, Tips Para Manejo De La Fiebre, Informacion Sobre La Diarrea Y Deshidracion
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, es un podcast en español de sobre Vacuna contra la influenza, tips para manejo de la fiebre, informacion sobre la diarrea y deshidracion escrito por el Doctor Hernan Carcamo y grabado Jennifer Ventura. Y como s…
- Episode 172: lead poisoning, routine physical appointments, and newborn care
Join Drs. Jayaraman and Matsko as today they talk about lead poisoning, routine physical appointments, and newborn care. Timestamps: 1:55 - Lead poisoning 4:25 - Routine physical appointments 11:30 - Parenting Tip(s) 12:54 - Newborn care f…
- Episode 171: RSV, Sports Physicals, Advocating for your child and Syncope
2:19 - What is the RSV vaccine? 5:17 - Sports physicals and their importance 10:05 - Parenting Tip 11:43 - Syncope 19:15 - Trivia 19:49 - Conclusion
- Episode 170: Texting and driving, Sleep Hygiene, Minimizing pain, Cyberbullying and teen anxiety
Health News - 1:40 Sleep Hygiene - 4:05 Parenting Tip - 10:44 Cyberbullying - 13:44 Trivia - 21:26 Conclusion - 22:34
- Episode 169: Flu season, Flu, How to dose Tylenol and When to go to the PCP
Flu season - 1:44 Flu and when to go to the PCP - 1:57 Parenting tip - 8:05 Trivia segment - 9:05 Conclusion - 9:18
- Episode 168: Keeping newborns healthy, Infant sleep, SAFE sleep and Flu
Today Drs. Mauer, Tran and Harnik are here to talk about keeping newborns healthy, infant sleep, safe sleeping and flu! Topic times: 2:03 - Keeping newborns healthy 3:16 - Infant sleep and Colic 8:48 - Parenting Tip 10:32 - Flu season 14:0…
- Episodio 167: Bronquiolitis por VRS, Vacunación contra el VRS y Seguridad en Climas Fríos
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, es una traducción al español de un episodio original sobre el virus VRS, escrito y grabado por los Doctores Hare, Jeffers, y Samuel. Hoy, escucharán a la Doctora Abigail Kerschner y la Doctora Ginny Lee Olivier…
- Episode 166: Sun protection, Eczema, and Limiting Screentime
Today, Drs. Oduro and Wesner are here to talk about sun protection, eczema, and limiting screentime! Topic Times: 1:53- Sun Protection 4:02- Ezcema 9:56- Parenting Tip 13:00- Trivia 13:15- Conclusion
- Episode 165: Tuberculosis Outbreak, Children Sleep Habits, and Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Today, Drs. Alexis Lugo and Lauren Beckmeyer discuss Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas City, more on Sleep Habits in Children, and Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Time Stamps: 2:07 - Health News Segment 4:30 - Healthy Sleep Habits 10:54…
- Episode 164: Childhood Obesity, Bedwetting, and Urinary Tract Infections
In this week's new episode Drs. Amoako-Teming, Orr, Powers, and Yagodinski discuss childhood obesity, bedwetting, and urinary tract infections. And, as always, a fun and interesting trivia piece. The parenting tip this month is on how to a…
- Episodio 163: Tratamiento de Infecciones Gastrointestinales, Estreñimiento, Comer Frutas y Verduras, y Aprender a ir al Baño
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, las doctoras Lexi Howell y Emily Hentz hablan sobre cómo se tratan los virus estomacales y el estreñimiento en casa. Por último, el segmento de consejos para padres. Este mes el consejo es cómo lograr que los n…
- Episode 162: Electric scooters, Exercise and Physical Activity, Vaping, and Lighthouse Parenting
For our episode this month, Drs. Grigorian, Hall, and Lane discuss electric scooters, exercise and physical activity, vaping, and lighthouse parenting. Time Stamps Electric Scooters: 2:02 Exercise: 5:35 Lighthouse Parenting: 10:30 Vaping:…
- Episode 161: Teenage Sleep Deprivation, Science of Sleep, Screen time and Sleep, and Substance's Effect on Sleep
In this week's episode, Dr. Sims, Dr. Webb, and Dr. Wendel will discuss sleep deprivation in teenagers, the science of sleep, screen time and sleeping, how substances affect sleep, and a parenting tip on promoting high quality sleep in chi…
- Episode 160: Measles, Button Batteries, Healthy Eating Habits, and Halloween Safety Tips
In this week's episode, Dr. Heyrman and Dr. Arnold will discuss measles, the dangers of button batteries, parenting tips on encouraging healthy eating habits, and safety tips for the Halloween holiday. Time Stamps: Health News/ Measles: 1:…
- Episode 159: Scurvy, Boating Safety, Video Games, and Water Survival Skills
In this week's episode Drs Bhatti, Boustany, and Michaud discuss scurvy, boating safety, video games, and essential water survival skills for kids! Time Stamps Health News - 2:11 Boating Safety - 4:08 Video Games - 7:37 Water Survival Skil…
- Episode 158: Lyme Disease, Summer Safety, Sleep Hygiene, and Fall and Winter Safety Tips
In today's episode, Drs Morton and Dodson discuss lyme disease, summer tips including bug, lawn mower, and pool safety, sleep hygiene, and fall and winter advice regarding sports injury prevention and safety, fire safety, and seasonal affe…
- Episode 157: Measles, Ear Infections, and Tips for Vaccine Care
On today's episode Drs Hicks, Weaver, and Harris discuss measles, ear infections, how to prepare and keep kids comfortable during vaccinations, and vaccine care. Time Stamps: Health News - 1:38 Ear Infections - 3:48 Parenting Tips - 8:21 V…
- Episode 156: Heat Stroke and Helmet Safety
In today's episode Dr. Parod discusses heat stroke and helmet safety. Time Stamps Heat Stroke- 2:13 Helmet Safety - 4:29 Trivia - 9:48
- Episode 155 : RSV Vaccination, Eye Swelling, Healthy Eating Behaviors, and Intoeing
In today's episode Drs. Thielen and Thalner discuss RSV vaccination news, eye swelling, healthy eating behaviors and intoeing. Time Stamps RSV Vaccination - 2:03 Eye Swelling - 3:54 Healthy Eating Behaviors - 9:05 Intoeing - 11:06 Trivia -…
- Episodio 154: Bullying , Salud Mental en Adolescentes, Eclipse Solar
En el episodio de hoy la Dr. Reyes habla sobre el bullying, salud mental en adolescentes y consejos sobre el eclipse solar. Bullying- 2:17 Salud Mental en Adolescentes - 4:12 Eclipse Solar - 6:33
- Episode 153: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Heart Defects, Promoting Heart Healthy Habits, and Heart Complications in Children
In today's episode Drs Boes and Jones discuss fetal alcohol syndrome, heart defects in children, how parents can promote heart healthy habits, and heart complications among youth. Time Stamps: Heath News - 2:01 Heart Defects - 3:57 Parenti…
- Episode 152: Ear AI Technology, Ear Infections, and Acquired Hearing Loss
In today's episode Drs. Drs. Russ, Burns-Orrego, Deal, and Curran discuss new AI in detecting ear infections, ear infections, and acquired hearing loss. Time Stamps Healthnews - 2:08 Ear Infections - 3:24 Parenting Tip about teething- 11:4…
- Episode 151: RSV Bronchiolitis, RSV Vaccination, and Cold Weather Safety
In today's episode Drs Hare, Jeffers, and Samuel discuss RSV bronchiolitis, the new RSV vaccination, and cold weather safety for kids! Time Stamps: RSV Bronchiolitis - 1:38 Health News - 7:00 Parenting Tips for Cold Weather - 8:34 Trivia -…
- Episode 150: Infant Spit-Ups, Constipation, and Intuitive Eating
In today's episode Drs. Brewer, Canella, and Fleck will discuss infant spit-ups, constipation, and intuitive eating. Time Stamps Health News - 2:00 Infant Spit-ups - 5:30 Constipation - 9:40 Intuitive Eating - 14:05 Trivia - 18:35
- Episode 149: Nueva ley de Indiana sobre pruebas de intoxicación por plomo, Detección en recién nacidos, y Cómo asegurarse de que los registros médicos de su hijo viajen con usted.
En el episodio de hoy, los Doctores Garrett y Ramchandani analizan la Nueva Ley de Indiana sobre pruebas de intoxicación por plomo, Detección de recién nacidos, y Cómo asegurarse de que los registros médicos de su hijo viajen o se muevan c…
- Episode 148: New RSV Vaccine, Childhood Obesity as a Chronic Illness, Dealing with Fevers, and Social Media
In today's episode Drs. Cocuzzo and Anokwte discuss the new RSV vaccine, childhood obesity as a chronic illness, how to deal with fevers, and social media usage among adolescence. Time Stamps: Health News - 1:48 Childhood Obesity - 4:23 Pa…
- Episode 147: New RSV vaccination, Childhood Vaccines, and HPV Vaccine
In today's episode Drs. Adams, Mattingly, VandenBrink, and Tzeng discuss new RSV vaccination, childhood vaccines, and HPV vaccines. Time Stamps: New RSV Vaccine - 2:02 Childhood Vaccines - 4:47 Parenting Tip About Tylenol and Ibuprofen- 10…
- Episode 146: Treating GI Bugs, Constipation, Eating Fruits and Vegetables, and Toilet Training
In today's episode Drs Farraj, Shields, Goldsmith, and Blake discuss treating GI bugs, constipation, eating fruits and vegetables, and toilet training. Time Stamps: Health News - 2:03 Constipation - 4:51 Parenting Tip - 10:30 Toilet Traini…
- Episode 145: Vaccine Confidence Project, Diseases Vaccines Prevent, FAQ About Vaccines
In today's episode Drs. Purk, Garrettson, Matney, Ham discuss Vaccine Confidence Project, Diseases Vaccines Prevent, FAQ About Vaccines. Time Stamps: Health News - 2:03 Diseases Vaccines Prevent - 3:55 FAQ About Vaccines - 8:35 Parenting T…
- Episode 144: Air Quality, Seizures, Chores, and Water Safety
In today's episode Dr. Patton, Kumar, and Ogunbekun discuss air quality, seizures, chores, and water safety. Time Stamps Air Quality - 2:20 Seizures - 5:17 Chores - 11:15 Water Safety - 12:33 Trivia - 21:30
- Episode 143: Special Episode All About Teeth
In this episode, Dr. Thygesen discusses all things teeth! Questions regarding the importance of teeth, disorders that put kids at risk for dental problems, if kids can have too many teeth, and more will be answered! Time Stamps Question 1:…
- Episode 142: Indiana House Bill 1313 Lead Screening, Newborn Screening, and Lead Screening
In today's episode, Drs. Goble and Saint discuss the Indiana House Bill 1313, Newborn Screening and Lead Screening. Time Stamp Indiana House Bill 1313 - 2:05 Newborn Screening - 3:23 Parenting Tip on Newborn Screening - 6:21 Lead Screening…
- Episode 141: Pink Eye, Infant Reflex, Water Safety, and Sun Protection
In today's episode Doctors Eckrote and Brinkworth discuss pink eye, infant reflex, water safety, and sun protection. Time Stamps Pink Eye - 1:36 Infant Reflex - 3:29 Parenting Tip - 10:28 Sun Protection - 11:44 Medical Trivia - 18:25
- Episode 140: Pink Eye, Eczema, Diaper Rash, and Allergies and Spring Time Activities.
In today's episode, Drs. Manglicmot & Lorince discuss Pink Eye, Eczema, Diaper Rash, and Allergies and Spring Time Activities. Time Stamps Health News : Pink Eye - 2:05 Eczema - 3:38 Allergies and Spring Time Activities - 8:36 Diaper Rash…
- Episode 139: American Children Diet, Introducing Solid Foods, Food Allergies, and Foods To Avoid
In today's episode, Drs. Santhana and Go discuss American children's diet, introducing solid foods, food allergies, and foods to avoid. Time Stamps: American Children Diet CDC Data - 2:11 When To Introduce Solid Foods - 4:04 Food Allergies…
- Episode 138: New AAP Obesity Guidelines, Lifestyle and Obesity Management, and Sleep
In this episode, Drs. Witkowski, Staats, and Prather discuss the new obesity guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, lifestyle and behavior management of obesity, and sleep throughout childhood. Time Stamps New AAP Obesity Guid…
- Episode 137: Amoxicillin Shortage, Respiratory Viruses, and Asthma
In today's episode, Drs. Ebenroth, Grote, and Reyes discuss amoxixillin shortage, respiratory viruses, and asthma. Time Stamps Amoxicillin Shortage - 1:52 Respiratory Viruses - 5:15 Parenting Tip - 12:26 Asthma - 13:31 Trivia - 18:11 Concl…
- Episode 136: Parechovirus, Reproductive Health for Children W/ a Special Guest, and Video Games
In this episode of Kids Healthcast, join this month's doctors and their special guest, Dr. Tracey Wilkinson, for information about the parechovirus, reproductive health for children and adults, as well as a segment on video games! Topic Ti…
- Episode 135: Formula Shortages, Breastfeeding Impacts, and Resources for Breastfeeding
In today's episode, Drs. LaMotta and Yeager discuss formula shortages, the impacts of breastfeeding, and breastfeeding resources. Time Stamps Formula Shortages - 2:15 Breastfeeding Impacts - 4:28 Supplements and Breastfeeding Resources - 1…
- Episode 134: The Bivalent Booster, Healthy Eating, and Flu Prevention
In today's episode, Drs. Nichols and Weiner discuss the bivalent booster, healthy eating and resources, as well as flu prevention. Time Stamps Bivalent Booster - 2:10 Healthy Eating - 4:25 Monkeypox - 12:45 Flu Prevention - 17:20 Trivia -…
- Episode 133: ADHD - Online Resource, Signs, and Diagnosis
All the information you need in 10 minutes! In this episode of Kids Healthcast, join Drs. Otto and Ramjit for an on the go style episode as they discuss online resources for ADHD, signs and symptoms of it, as well as the science behind it.…
- Episode 132: Evidence-Based Medicine and Monkeypox
In today's episode, Drs. Johnson, Harding, and Voulgaridou discuss how clinical science data is gathered, resources for kids' health information, and facts about the recent monkey outbreak. Time stamps: Health News - 1:40 The Basics of Sci…
- Episode 131: Monkey Pox, 504s, and Sports Physicals
In this episode, doctors discuss information about monkey pox, 504s, and IEPS, where they will then end with a segment about sports physicals. Topic Times Monkey Pox - 1:55 504s and IEPS - 5:50 Sports Physicals - 12:50 Trivia - 17:55 This…
- Episode 130: Use of Tylenol/Ibuprofen with Vaccines, Vaccine Myths, Vitamin D and Breastfeeding, and New Vaccine Guidelines
In this episode, Drs. Hayes and Benson discuss the effect of using Tylenol or Ibuprofen after receiving a vaccine on immunity, the history of vaccines and some common myths, how to make sure your baby is getting enough vitamin D while brea…